Bee / Wasp Sting
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Alex88
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Unfortunately they don't normally learn their lesson do they?
Antihistamine and sudocream if they get stung externally
shakey jake
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Id check with a vet but i was advised with people anti histamine piriton and keeping active. Wasp venom is nasty mix, lowers blood pressure. By keeping the person active adrenaline is released fighting the venom
shakey jake
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Be aware of secondary swelling and avoid antihistamine creams
Has it actually been stung doing this? I've seen a number of dogs that were avid bee catchers, but I've yet to see one get stung in the mouth as a result.
Maybe you're worrying needlessly?
If on the body I was taught ammonia for a bee and vinegar for a wasp, AB & VW.
Don’t know how good the info is as I never had to use it.
In the mouth is a different issue.
Don’t know how good the info is as I never had to use it.
In the mouth is a different issue.
And I thought it was b(i)carbonate for bees!
shakey jake
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Nice cankle
Nasty beggars
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Springer pup dived into honeysuckle after birds and was stung by a bee. Her entire head from the neck up swelled up and the eyes were swollen shut. An antihistamine shot at the vets brought her almost instant relief. Two beagle pups are following bees in the clover at the moment. Hopefully no repeat occurrence.
Dogs can get over the counter anti-histamines and something containing Cetirizine or Chlorphenamine are usually the most effective.
The swelling in a sting is due to the toxin in the sting and the action of histamine, an anti-inflammatory may not really do anything.
Be VERY CAREFUL giving a dogs anti-inflammatory drugs! Anti-inflammatory drugs damage the lining of the stomach and can cause ulcers. If anti-inflammatory drugs are given over a period of time, a PPI (proton pump inhibitor) is usually also given to protect the gun lining.
Huge problems arise if a dog is stung on the tongue or in the oesophagus.
The number 1 priority is to keep that airway open if the sting site and surrounding tissue swells and compromises the dog' airway or ability to breathe effectively. First aid is is to reduce swelling as much and as fast as possible; copious amounts of cold water (or get Mutley to eat ice cubes) to reduce swelling and maintain an airway...An anti-histamine can take some time to act effectively and reduce swelling.
The swelling in a sting is due to the toxin in the sting and the action of histamine, an anti-inflammatory may not really do anything.
Be VERY CAREFUL giving a dogs anti-inflammatory drugs! Anti-inflammatory drugs damage the lining of the stomach and can cause ulcers. If anti-inflammatory drugs are given over a period of time, a PPI (proton pump inhibitor) is usually also given to protect the gun lining.
Huge problems arise if a dog is stung on the tongue or in the oesophagus.
The number 1 priority is to keep that airway open if the sting site and surrounding tissue swells and compromises the dog' airway or ability to breathe effectively. First aid is is to reduce swelling as much and as fast as possible; copious amounts of cold water (or get Mutley to eat ice cubes) to reduce swelling and maintain an airway...An anti-histamine can take some time to act effectively and reduce swelling.
