Dog Bee Stings
When sitting outside during “bug season” you will always see your pet “playing” with bugs by snapping at them. They may be trying to play with their prey before they kill it or just trying to get the bug away from them. We really have no way of knowing, but what we do know is that this way of playing can lead to stings in our pets’ mouths, which can be very painful. Here are some ways to alleviate the pain of dog bee stings:
Clean the sting site with a mixture of warm water and baking soda. One tablespoon of soda to two pints of water is a good formula to use, and don’t worry if your dog swallows some - it’s harmless. Repeat the cleansing procedure every 10 minutes until the sting seems to be less bothersome to your dog.
Ammoniated quinine can be put directly on the area.
Bee stings might not bother some dogs; however, if your dog has been stung and needs some relief, potassium bromide is a good antiepileptic medication.
People typically do not think of dogs as getting stung by bees, but dog bee stings do happen. Dogs are seen all summer long trying to “eat” bees, so it’s no wonder they get stung every so often. It is great if they do not get stung, but if they do now you know ho w to treat it.
