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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Poec54" data-source="post: 39600" data-attributes="member: 3524"><p>A cornered spider isn't going to down without a fight against a dog or cat.  An adult giving a full dose of venom is nothing to be taken lightly.  All it needs to do is to bite an inquisitive paw or nose.  If that happens, don't count on the family pet surviving.  OW venom is a far bigger threat to a cat or dog than urticating hairs.  They're not going to die from hairs.</p></blockquote><p></p>