What to Do If Your Dog Is Stung by a Bee
by VETDEPOT on APRIL 1, 2014
Spring is officially here, which may mean your canine companion is enjoying more time outside! Dogs are curious and playful by nature, which puts them at an increased risk for bee stings when exploring the outdoors.
Signs that your dog may have been stung by a bee include yelping, scratching or licking at the site of the sting, and redness. If your dog is stung, try to remove the stinger as quickly as possible. Itās important to do this with a flat surface like a credit card. Attempting to remove the stinger with your fingers or tweezers will likely expose your dog to more venom. For dogs that arenāt experiencing any alarming symptoms, a cold compress to reduce any inflammation and some rest is often sufficient.
However, some dogs do suffer from serious allergic reactions to bee stings. If your dog experiences severe swelling, hives, difficulty breathing, or vomiting, itās important to seek immediate veterinary attention. Allergic reactions can become life threatening in a very short amount of time. Emergency veterinary care typically includes IV fluids and steroid injections.
To prevent stings, owners should keep pets away from flower beds and supervise their canine companions while outside. Always keep a veterinarianās phone number within easy reach should an emergency situation occur.
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by VETDEPOT on APRIL 1, 2014
Spring is officially here, which may mean your canine companion is enjoying more time outside! Dogs are curious and playful by nature, which puts them at an increased risk for bee stings when exploring the outdoors.
Signs that your dog may have been stung by a bee include yelping, scratching or licking at the site of the sting, and redness. If your dog is stung, try to remove the stinger as quickly as possible. Itās important to do this with a flat surface like a credit card. Attempting to remove the stinger with your fingers or tweezers will likely expose your dog to more venom. For dogs that arenāt experiencing any alarming symptoms, a cold compress to reduce any inflammation and some rest is often sufficient.
However, some dogs do suffer from serious allergic reactions to bee stings. If your dog experiences severe swelling, hives, difficulty breathing, or vomiting, itās important to seek immediate veterinary attention. Allergic reactions can become life threatening in a very short amount of time. Emergency veterinary care typically includes IV fluids and steroid injections.
To prevent stings, owners should keep pets away from flower beds and supervise their canine companions while outside. Always keep a veterinarianās phone number within easy reach should an emergency situation occur.
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Banks' twice, had this happen and her breathing was very labored too
