Okay its not summer yet...but my two rabbits were running in their run in the garden and a dosey bee decided to sting one of my rabbits on the face i think, i quickly rushed to try and get my rabbit to move away from it but it was to late...i think the bee did sting my rabbit as she moved quickly away from it...please help!! what should i do as i no bee stings are painful
2007-03-28 04:26:57 · 5 answers · asked by jo 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
i can't find the sting, but i'm pretty sure it did sting her, i've got her indoors to check it out but shes black and its a little difficult to see...her eyes are a little teary at the moment at well but thats due to other health issues
2007-03-28 04:51:54 · update #1
As long as you didn't swat the bee she should be fine; if you leave bees alone they can remove their sting.
Otherwise the sting gets left in the skin, with the poison sac attatched. If you cant see the sting, she probably didn't get stung.
If the sting is still in, dont squeeze it, the sac will empty into your rabbit and that irritates more than the sting. You have to grip it with tweezers near where it goers into the skin and remove it.
Vinegar is supposed to soothe it, a dab on some cotton wool might relieve any itching. If she gets a big red lump and seems to be having any trouble breathing or gets distressed, ring the vet and tell them you're bringing her strainght in.
But if she seems ok, not pawing at where she was stung or whatever, she's fine.
2007-03-28 04:38:46 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search for a wound, and if you find it possibly call either a vet, or if it is available, the extension office for a agricultural University. If the stinger is in their do not pull it out with your fingers, you will merely squeeze poison into the rabbit. I know for my dogs I'd just ignore it unless the dog was suffering, but dwarf rabbits are far far smaller.
2007-03-28 04:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by 29 characters to work with...... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dab some vinegar on it with cotton wall that will help with the pain
But his face may swell a little try dont to worry to much..He will be OK
2007-03-28 04:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by dreams 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to your vet and ask for advice
2007-03-28 07:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by emily m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just leave it alone
2007-03-28 04:30:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋