What to do if the dog was bitten by a wasp or bee: 7 steps of first aid
Dogs suffer from allergic and inflammatory reactions no less than humans. They are prone to stings of hornets, wasps, bees. It is advisable to prevent encounters with insects. However, you need to know what kind of assistance to provide in such cases.
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The most common habitats for bees
The dog must be taught not to touch insects.
When walking a pet, they avoid open fields, flower beds, forests, park areas. Be sure to teach the dog not to touch the hive, hollow, flowers, cracks in the ground.
In summer cottages, it is appropriate to grow chrysanthemums, lemongrass, and primroses. These beautiful flowers are not insect bait. If the bee managed to bite the pet, then take appropriate measures.
Signs of a dog bite by a bee
Animals can't talk. Licking the same spot on any part of the body is indicative of a bite. Carefully examine the pet.
The first signs of a bite are:
Edema due to a bite.
- strong and profuse edema (not only on the lip and nose, but completely on the muzzle);
- difficulty breathing or increased respiratory effort due to swelling of the throat;
- too pale shells on the inner lips and gums;
- fast or irregular heartbeat;
- increased filling time of the capillary system.
In some cases, anaphylactic shock may occur. The consequences may be irreversible.
Providing first aid to a dog with a bee sting
The animal itself will not help itself. It is necessary for a caring owner to do everything possible to alleviate the pain of the dog. Here's how to behave when bitten:
- To minimize swelling, give ice water or ice (in case of a bite in the mouth). Examine the gums, lips, tongue. With a very swollen tongue, they turn to veterinarians.
- When biting the limbs or body, the sting may go unnoticed. It can accidentally be plunged to even greater depths. Thus, there will be damage to the poison sac and the penetration of a large amount of toxins into the blood. The sting is not pulled with fingers, it is hooked and taken out.
- It is appropriate to use Epipen if it was previously prescribed by a doctor. Consult a specialist to avoid anaphylaxis.
- The pet is given diphenhydramine. The substance removes a mild allergic reaction from a pet and soothes. It also allows you to relax and not scratch the affected area. Preference is given to the liquid composition. The capsule is pierced and the drug is dripped under the tongue.
- The bite site is treated with a special paste. This will require 1 tbsp. a spoonful of lye and a little water. Soda extinguishes the high acidity of toxins.
- Applying a cold compress will reduce swelling. The ice is removed from time to time so that there are no signs of frostbite.
- If the edema persists for more than 7 hours, a veterinarian examination is mandatory.
What if a wasp stung
The nose was damaged by a wasp.
Wasps are more aggressive in attacks. If an animal wanders into their territory, they can attack a whole horde. Therefore, the principle also applies here to teach the dog not to touch unfamiliar objects and not to poke its nose where it is not worth it.
If trouble still happened, you can not panic. Inspection of the wound is essential, although the wasp rarely leaves its stinger inside. Otherwise, the same rules will help to make life easier for a four-legged pet, as for a bee sting.
Conclusion
People and animals are not immune from bee stings. However, you should be attentive to incomprehensible manifestations in dogs while in the areas. On a trip out of town, be sure to take antihistamines to help your pet.
