A dog stung by a bee should be a cause for concern. Just like humans, dogs can also have allergic reactions after contact with the insect's sting. And it's not just a swelling or itching: the poison, when it enters the dog's bloodstream, can even kill it. Difficulty breathing is just one of the symptoms that can arise after a bee sting in a dog. It isVeterinarian Tamiris Vergette gave some tips on how to help the dog stung by a bee. See the guidelines below!

First aid for dog stung by bee: try to remove the stinger

When you notice a dog stung by a bee, stay calm. The animal will probably be very restless and feel intense pain at the site of the sting. The first thing the guardian should do is try to remove the stinger from the dog.

• It is essential to leave the dog immobilized so that it does not feel any more pain.
• Take a card (credit, debit or something similar) and start scraping the sting.
• You should scrape below the poison sac - avoid squeezing this area while scraping to avoid spreading it further.
• Under no circumstances pull out the stinger with tweezers or your fingers, the venom will still be there and this will make the sting worse.

Signs of bee sting: dog has swelling and other symptoms

A dog with a bee sting has very noticeable symptoms and may run crying to his guardian to show his discomfort. But in addition, he will show the classic swelling, usually on the muzzle or paws, which is also an indication of an allergic reaction that deserves attention. The veterinarian lists the other symptoms of bee sting in dogs:

• Tremors;
• Fever;
• Vomiting;
• Puppy with diarrhea;
• Cold extremities;
• Difficulty breathing;
• Convulsion.

Cold compress will relieve swelling and pain from bee sting in dog

The cold compress helps to relieve pain and also decreases swelling. The method also calms the region and will assist in the treatment of the skin. After two to three days of care it is already possible to observe the improvement. However, it is important not to use such a cold compress, also do not put the ice directly on the site, this worsens the pain and can still cause skin irritation.

"If you manage to remove the stinger, keep a cold compress on the injury. To do this, wrap ice stones with a towel, place it on the swollen place and leave it until you reach the veterinary hospital. The guardian must take him to the veterinary clinic, as the animal needs to receive medicine for bee stings in dogs ", he explains.

Treatment of dog with bee sting is emergency

In addition to the classic signs, a dog stung by a bee can suffer symptoms that affect the cardiac and respiratory systems. That is why it is so important to perform first aid on the animal while looking for the nearest clinic. The veterinarian warns of the following signs: "General weakness, difficulty breathing, swelling around the sting and altered heart rate".

According to the doctor, the care of the dog or cat with a bee sting focuses on alleviating the severity of the attack, especially in the case of pets that have suffered several stings in a row: "There is no antidote for bee venom, so the treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Care must be emergency, with the aim of maintaining the animal's vital signs at adequate levels. Alsowe enter with anti-inflammatory, which has corticoid, to cut the effect. In case of multiple stings, they must be hospitalized and monitored for 24 to 48 hours."

How to prevent bee sting in dog?

It seems quite difficult to protect pets from bees, after all, dogs are naturally curious and bees are present in various places, such as trees and high roofs. In fact, one of the guidelines is to keep them in their habitat, as they play an important role in the balance of ecosystems. But the veterinarian indicates some precautions that can avoid a bee sting in dogs: "Ifif there is a cluster of bees in the area, call a beekeeping professional to remove them. Also, if there are a lot of bees in the square or where the animal walks, move to an area without insects."