First Aid Tips on Bee Stings

<strong>First</strong> <strong>Aid</strong> <strong>Tips</strong> on Bee StingsQ: What can you expect to see?A: In most cases, mild swelling, reddening and itching. Even ifyour dog appears to be fine, please watch him/her carefully forthe next 24 hours.Remember that some dogs can have serious, sometimes lifethreateningallergic reactions.Q: When should you seek help?A: If swelling is around the mouth area, the swelling gets huge in5-10 minutes, the pet is having difficulty breathing, lethargic orcollapsing.If you are concerned at all, contact your veterinarian!Q: What can “I” do to help in mild cases?A: 1. Carefully remove the stinger with tweezers.2. Apply some baking soda and water to the area.*3. Apply cool compresses without applying too much pressure to

elieve swelling and painQ: What should I not do?A: Please do not give any medications before consulting yourveterinarian first.Q: What if you know your dog is allergic to bee stings?A: Give a tablet of Benadryl and call your veterinarianimmediately. The typical dose is as following:Size of the PetDoseUnder 30 lbs10 mg30~50 lbs 25 mgOver 50 lbs50 mg* Are you sure it was a bee sting, not a wasp sting?Bee stings are acidic, so baking soda will neutralize the venom.However, a wasp sting is alkalinic, so you can worsen the problemif you treat it with baking soda.