Treating a Bee Sting on Your Dog
Most dogs are fairly curious about what's in their yard, especially about bees. While bees are typically harmless, it’s still a good idea to be prepared if your dog gets stung. Here's what we suggest to do if your dog gets stung by a bee.
Step 1: Pay attention to where the sting occurred.
Swelling can happen with bee stings, but unless it’s restricting their breathing there is no reason to be alarmed! Check to make sure your dog wasn’t stung on the head, face, mouth, or throat. If your dog is having trouble breathing, stay calm and contact the nearest emergency veterinary hospital immediately. Look for facial swelling, severe itching, hives, vomiting, or diarrhea because this could be an allergic reaction, and seek medical attention right away. Always contact your veterinarian with any concerns. If your dog doesn’t appear to be having an allergic reaction you should start by removing the stinger.
Step 2: Remove the bee stinger with clean tweezers.
When bees sting, their stinger falls out and stays in whatever they stung. It is crucial to remove the stinger as soon as possible because that is what releases the venom that can cause swelling and irritation. The sooner it is removed, the fewer symptoms your dog will feel.
Step 3: Apply a thin layer of HoneyCure.
Ironically, honey is a great way to naturally treat bee stings! HoneyCure will help to pull the toxins from the string out while also helping to preventing infection. HoneyCure will also help the body push out the stinger if you struggled to remove it with tweezers!
Step 4: Cover the area with a bandage.
We suggest that you cover the area with a bandage to get the full effects of HoneyCure! This is because HoneyCure works through wet wound healing. Covering the sting will prevent the area from drying out, promoting better and faster healing!
Step 5: Encourage your dog to rest and drink water.
Most bee stings are minor and your dog will be back to themselves in no time with the proper care. It’s still a good idea for your dog to rest and drink lots of water while they recover. Keep a close eye on them for a couple of hours to ensure no late allergic reactions happen. If your dog still seems uncomfortable or swollen you can try an ice pack to bring the swelling down and relieve some discomfort.
It can be overwhelming when your dog gets a bee sting, but the best thing for them is for you to stay calm! Keep all the essentials like HoneyCure and bandages so you will be all set to enjoy the warm weather with your dog this summer!
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