It's pretty common for dogs to get stung by bees, but if their symptoms are quickly treated, a trip to the veterinarian could turn into an emergency. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson has more on the symptoms to look for and how to ge
The Smart Caninehas thoroughly researched on the subject of bee stings with dogs and have consulted with veterinarians. However, this guide is meant to act as an informational guide for dog owners. This means that we still recommended that you consult with your dog’s veterinarian....
Insect stings from bees and wasps are quite common in dogs because they spend so much time outdoors, especially in the warmer months. Running and playing on grass and in bushes can put dog at increased risk of an insect sting. Dogs are also curious creatures and this curiosity often leads ...
BEE stingsBEE attacksMELITTINPHOSPHOLIPASE A2HONEYBEESBackground: Bee sting poisonings are common in dogs, and toxic systemic presentation may represent a life-threatening condition. Apis mellifera venom is a complex mixture of melitin, apamine, phospholipase, hyaluronidase and degranulat...
In addition, if your pet was stung multiple times, it’s best to get them checked over, due to the higher level of toxicity from multiple stings. How to care for a bee sting at home If your pet received a single sting somewhere on the body other than their mouth or muzzle, and is...
It isn’t a good idea to use chemical sprays to kill the bees because they can end up causing more damage in the end. If you use a toxic spray, it can get to your cats or dogs in one way or another. You don’t have to put anyone at risk when trying to solve your bee problem...
The exact incidence of anaphylactic reactions to bee or vespid stings is unknown in companion animals. In humans the incidence is somewhere between 1% and 3%. Anaphylactic signs usually are apparent within 15 minutes of the sting. For dogs, if a severe systemicallergic reactionhas not occurred wi...
Bee and wasp stings typically cause only local redness, erythema, and transient pain in dogs. Urticaria may or may not accompany the swelling. Dogs may cry out when stung, and they may rub their mouth and eyes on the ground. These cutaneous reactions appear quickly and will spontaneously regr...
I feel that most shouldavoid artificially sweetened versions. They can be very dangerous in some sensitive dogs. There are many articles on the subject of avoiding AS for dogs on the web. Symptoms of this are similar to reactions listed by some nay sayers of Benedryl treatment for stings. D...
Prior ant bites and bee and wasp stings had been tolerated well. The boy developed flushing, generalized urticaria, and severe dyspnea only minutes after being bitten. He required treatment with bronchodilators and corticosteroids. Subsequently, the ant that patient had preserved after being stung ...