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First Aid Tips on Bee Stings

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elieve swelling and painQ: What should I not do?A: Please do not give any medicati<strong>on</strong>s before c<strong>on</strong>sulting 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?<strong>Bee</strong> 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.

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