Can bee or wasp stings harm dogs?
YES! Dogs are susceptable to the same reactions we have if we get stung by these pests. The sting is potentially fatal to a dog or cat if they get stung in or near the mouth – it will cause their throats to swell and close, killing the animal. The best home remedy for stings on dogs and cats is bicarbonate of soda, mixed into a paste with water and applied to the sting but the sting must be removed immediately or it’ll secrete more poison if its squeezed by the dog or cat rubbing it to try and get it out.
Dogs and Cats can have an allergic reaction to bee stings just like humans, However…most of our four legged friends just feel the pain, have a little swelling and even limp and feel sorry for themselves for a while. If your animal does get stung it’s safe to give them children’s Benidril 0.25 – 0.5 ml depending on the size of the dog (0.25 being toy puddle size) please note the 0 in front of the amount…this is less than a 1/4 of a teaspoon.
