2006-11-10 03:56:46 · 7 answers · asked by Natalia 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Wet a rag. Put meat tenerizer in it. Press to bite. Put ice in rag too. Really does work. That is if the cat will allow it.
2006-11-10 04:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by Valerie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your pet has been stung by a bee, you'll need to remove the stinger. The site of the bite will probably be red and swollen, and if you look closely you'll find the splinter-like stinger. You can remove it with a pair of tweezers; a magnifying glass may make the job easier. Bathe the area with a weak solution of baking soda and water, and apply an ice pack to reduce the swelling and dull the pain. Apply the cold compress frequently for at least five minutes at a time. You can also use a dab of milk of magnesia or a thin layer of aloe vera to calm the irritated skin; these methods work for wasp and hornet stings too.
Some pets may have serious allergic reactions to insect bites. And because most dogs and cats get bitten around their faces and mouth, any pronounced swelling can interfere with an animal's ability to breathe. If your pet seems unsteady and disoriented, has trouble breathing, or if the affected area swells up just minutes after he is bitten, don't waste any time - get to the veterinarian immediately.
2006-11-10 12:02:51 · answer #2 · answered by dasparklequeen 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wasps don't bite. Wasps stick their butt-spikes into things: they sting.
And to answer your question: put wasp-traps (jam jars with holes stabbed in the lid and jammy water partway down inside) out... and hope it doesn't happen again. The typical solution for dealing with human wasp-stings is to put lemon juice or vinegar on it.... but cats hate those things, so the best you can do is just leave it and give the feline master plenty of sympathy when it wants such.
[Addendum: "dasparklequeen" is talking about bee stings primarily... not wasp stings. Its VERY important not to get the two mixed up... because bee stings are acidic... while wasp stings are alkaline. You neutralise each with its opposite... But if you put vinegar on a bee sting, or follow her advice and put baking powder solution on a wasp sting.... its going to aggravate the pain something vicious and just make the situation worse.
Also... wasp stingers, unlike bee stingers, are not barbed and will not break off in the wound typically. This allows the wasp to sting repeatedly to their heart's content... which isn't always a good thing.]
2006-11-10 12:00:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if the stinger is still in it and get it out if it is, you may need help holding your cat for that. Then if you can put some ice on it, a friend of mine uses peroxide on her animals when it is needed so, if you can, dab some on the spot so it will help heal it some.
2006-11-10 12:12:11 · answer #4 · answered by kna0831 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take it to the vet a.s.ap. it might go in to shock or have a seziure my cat had that happen to her and she was have a seziure ever 5 minutes and we took her to the vet and they took out the stinger and now she is find that was 5 yrs ago. she is now 10 and the only cat . Good luck.
2006-11-10 12:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the vet a call... you may be able to give the cat a small dose of benadryl to help with the allergic reaction. But don't give too much! call the vet first.
2006-11-10 13:24:49 · answer #6 · answered by Cara M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. My kitten ate one a couple of months ago and got stung in her mouth for her pains. She was none too pleased but not in major discomfort.
If of course she exhibits major symptoms call the vet.
2006-11-10 12:01:03 · answer #7 · answered by steven b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋