Friends of animals, we must be attentive; The season of the processionary caterpillar has been brought forward due to the lack of rain and high daytime temperatures. This small insect, just five centimeters long and harmless in appearance, is very dangerous. You will easily recognize it because it is found in large groups, advancing in single file, hence the nickname processionary. It proliferates in areas with pine trees and represents a risk to both people and animals.
The processionary caterpillar is covered by up to 600,000 white hairs. These spines are very stinging, as they contain a toxin called ‘thaumatopine’, which is toxic on contact and is released as a defense mechanism if they feel threatened. Therefore, it is crucial to be very cautious and carefully supervise our furry dogs, since the peculiar way these caterpillars move usually attracts the attention of dogs, who could try to smell them and even ingest them.
From TomVets, they explain the dangers of contact with processionary caterpillars.
Therefore, if you live in Barcelona, ??you must closely control your dog companion in these parks and areas to avoid getting scared…
Once these areas are controlled, if by chance a processionary caterpillar affects your furry friend, at TomVets they explain how to act.
