Should I take her to the vet? I have noticed about 6 or 8 bites. She seems better after the bath but I don't want to take any chances. Before the bath she was running around crying. I never saw the ants but she has the little red bites that look like a little blisters just like the fire ants leave on me when I get stung.
2006-09-11 14:20:46 · 9 answers · asked by Gloria J 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You can also give her a asprin to take away the swelling and some pain..
2006-09-11 14:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by CJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can make a paste from the baking soda and put it right onto the bites. Also, call the vet and get a dosage for aspirin OR benadryl (diphenhydramine) -which will also help her sleep. But get a dose from the vet, first. When you call, be sure to have an accurate weight on your dog to get an accurate dosage. If you want to bypass the vet (not recommended), here is a link for dosing benadryl. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/benadryl.html
2006-09-11 21:43:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OHH poor baby! She should be okay. Hmm, I wonder if there is something you could use on the bites that would be safe for a pup...did you try calling your vet for advice? I wouldn't bring her in to a vet as they will charge you up the wahzoo. (Believe me, been there, etc...) As long as she can breathe ok, and seems better after the bath...you did the right thing.
Do you live in Florida? Hate those darn fire ants!
2006-09-11 21:26:06 · answer #3 · answered by Evil Wordmonger, LTD LOL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put proxside on the red spots/give her a 1/4 of a since pill/and give her another bath in moisurizing shampoo,dry your pet/then rub some moisurizing lotion back on her body,and if u have any asprin u can give her a 1/4 of it every 6 to 8 hours for pain,do this for a week,if u still need help im me or email me.
2006-09-11 21:33:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could give her some benadryl but need to call the vet to find out the dosage. It will help with the discomfort. BUT you need to call and give your vet her weight and the vet can tell you the correct dosage. I have had that happen and liquid benadryl works
2006-09-11 21:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by shobeks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals can take very small doses of Benadryl...about 10mg. Oatmeal baths work miracles.
2006-09-11 21:37:32 · answer #6 · answered by janezanaddict 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can use a dog shampoo that contains oatmeal as this sooths the skin
2006-09-11 21:23:16 · answer #7 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes take her to the vet
2006-09-11 21:32:00 · answer #8 · answered by Daytona T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take her to a vet asap
2006-09-11 21:24:07 · answer #9 · answered by SilentEyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋