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Treating Dog Bee Stings

by: LeeDobbins
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If you have ever gotten a painful bee sting in the summer, your dog probably has too and it hurts just as much for him as it does for you! Here are some things you can do to alleviate the pain of 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.

You'll be able to detect a sting immediately, because you'll see your dog pawing and scratching at his muzzle. If your dog is salivating a lot more than usual, it's probably due to a hornet or bee sting. Seeing your pet foaming at the mouth can be a really horrifying experience, especially when you're not sure why.

If your dog gets bit, here are some steps you can take to relieve them from 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.

Applying ammoniated quinine right on the affected spot can help, too.

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.

Once your dog has been stung by a bee or wasp and you can see the stinger, gently try removing the stinger with tweezers.

A trip to the vet because of a sting may seem trivial at the time, but a sting can be very painful and lead to swelling and other unpleasant effects from the sting. So if your pet seems uncomfortable at all after a sting bring them to the vet, it will save your pet a lot of pain.

Summer is a time for insects and dog bee stings can easily happen. Many dogs will continuously snap at insects, but will never be stung. Just in case of a bee sting, it is to your benefit to know how to help get rid of any pain your dog is experiencing.

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About the Author

Lee Dobbins is an avid dog lover who has owned many different types of dogs from a 90 pound Shepherd mix to a pure bred Pomeranian. She shares her years of research and experience in an Ebook and newsletter which you can download for FREE at http://www.dogcareandtrainingtips.com.  

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