and what can i do to help her
2007-09-25 06:36:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Be on the look out for swelling around the face/head area.
Some dogs have an allergic reaction, some to the point of it affecting their breathing.
My 6yr old male is HIGHLY allergic to bees and wasps...(I know this because he was stung at our national and had to be rushed to the vet!)...so now, I keep a syringe of "doggie ephedrine" should the need arise.
Call your vet and see what dosage they recommend on benadryl, just to be safe...
2007-09-25 07:15:11 · answer #1 · answered by zappataz ♠ Since 1999 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no...not unless your dog has an allergy to the sting....but, its the same pain as if YOU were to be stung by a wasp on your lip or tongue.. crikey does it hurt!!
all you can do is monitor the swelling & if it seems excessive & the dog is stressed - you must go to the vets..maybe a anti-histermine jab/pill will be needed. in the meantime..nothing you can do to help - i flipping well hate wasps for the damage they do!!
2007-09-25 06:48:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
get your pet to the vet immediately. enaphelectic shock (not the correct spelling!) can occur up to 24 hours after an incident. stings carry alot of venom for humans 100 pounds and up, imagine how much more potent venom can be in animals under that!
my dog was stung by a hornet last year and three hours later I could barely wake her. cost was about 80 for the vet visit, another 80 for the meds...save her life.
go!
2007-09-25 09:35:03 · answer #3 · answered by Michael D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My pug's allergic to bees & wasps and he got stung once and his whole face swelled to 3 times it's normal size. My vet told us it was ok to give him one allergy tablet (he's 25 lbs). I'd call the vet to be sure. If she doesn't swell too bad then she's probably ok.
2007-09-25 06:46:39 · answer #4 · answered by triviapunky 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless they are allergic to it, there will be some swelling and soreness, but no long term effects. Happens quite a lot.
If they start to have trouble breathing, seek vet attention ASAP.
You can give Benedryl for the swelling, but it will still swell. Call vet for dosage for your dog.
2007-09-25 06:39:58 · answer #5 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Watch carefully that swelling doesn't interfere with breathing, swallowing. You could give half a paracaetamol for the pain, and perhaps Piriton if there is any swelling at all.
2007-09-26 06:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she's acting like she's allegic give her benedryl (1 pill per 25 pounds) the symtoms will be simular to that of a humans. Otherwise no worry
2007-09-25 07:14:37 · answer #7 · answered by Abigail's Mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can be dangerous if she has a reaction to bee stings, and yes, some dogs are allergic. Give her a dose of Benadryl, it will help to keep her from swelling too badly and will ward of or minimize any allergic reaction.
2007-09-25 06:39:11 · answer #8 · answered by gringo4541 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can alwasy give an antihistamine. Depending on the size of your dog. Give a dosage equvalent to poundage of a child. Benadryl or something like that. Call a vet if worried it may get worse.
2007-09-25 06:47:49 · answer #9 · answered by mmcure 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
she will swell so try and put in a frozen wash cloth on it or let her chew on it. but make sure the "sting" is removed. take tweezers and remove it give her ice or a frozen washclothes to place on it or simply let her chew it, this is just to slow down the swelling. give her half a tablet of benadryl. if she starts to show an allergic reaction to the sting (drooling, breathing, and twitching) seek medical attention ASAP
2007-09-25 06:42:08 · answer #10 · answered by Mrs.Durossndamaken 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋