Bee Stings & Insect Bites
Any insect or spider can cause problems if they bite or sting your dog. A bite or sting can cause swelling, redness, and itching. Some dogs can have an allergic reaction to a sting or bite that may result in mild hives, facial swelling, vomiting, and if difficulty in breathing or even collapse.
What To Do
What Not To Do
Any insect or spider can cause problems if they bite or sting your dog. A bite or sting can cause swelling, redness, and itching. Some dogs can have an allergic reaction to a sting or bite that may result in mild hives, facial swelling, vomiting, and if difficulty in breathing or even collapse.
What To Do
- If the stinger can be found, scrape it out with a credit card or other still material.
- Alternatively, use tweezers by grasping the stinger, which is located below the venom sac. If the sting just happened, don’t put pressure to the area.
- Apply cool compresses to the area.
- To help neutralize some of the acidic venom, apply a paste mixture of baking soda and water to the sting area.
- Your dog should be examined by a veterinarian if there is facial swelling, breathing difficulty or collapse.
What Not To Do
- Do not administer any medications without first contacting your veterinarian or emergency vet. The veterinarian may need to examine your dog before recommending medications.
