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When a cat is bitten by a bee, this is an emergency situation in which the animal needs veterinary care. If he develops an allergy to the defeat, it threatens with serious health problems and even the death of the pet. In this case, the owner needs to act quickly, clearly, competently.
How bee venom affects cats
Movable, playful animals, cats, often become victims of insects when they hunt them. This mainly happens in the summer in the countryside. A city cat can also be bitten by a bee that accidentally flew into the room.
Bee venom acts on a cat's body in the same way as on a person. In this case, the animal experiences severe pain at the site of the bite. Subsequently, painful sensations are replaced by intolerable itching.
Hives or acute pain by themselves do not pose a danger to the life of a cat stung by a bee. An allergic reaction is dangerous, which subsequently develops. A slight swelling at the site of the bite goes away on its own after a day. If the swelling develops and does not subside, then the cat needs urgent veterinary care. Especially if the allergic reaction progresses in the area of the nose or throat, the animal may suffocate.
What are the symptoms of animals after being bitten?
If the cat has been bitten by a bee, and the owner did not see this, it is possible to determine the defeat of the insect poison by the corresponding signs.
Symptoms of bee infestation:
- severe swelling at the site of the bite;
- hard breath;
- profuse salivation;
- vomiting;
- convulsions;
- temperature.
How do cats bitten by bees behave?
If a cat has been bitten by a bee, you can observe a change in its behavior. He shakes his head or paw, depending on where the sting is stuck. On close examination, you can see severe swelling, which will grow over time. After an insect bite, a sting can be seen in the wound. The cat will begin to breathe heavily, then vomit will open. The animal will try to reach with its paw or crawl out the bite site.
Why a bee sting is dangerous for cats
Dangerous places for bee infestation in cats:
- nose;
- larynx;
- groin;
- eyes.
How cats are allergic to bee stings
Allergy in felines to bee stings occurs with varying degrees of severity. In total, there are 3 types of allergic reactions in terms of intensity:
- Moderate reaction causes lethargy, the temperature rises, the cat refuses food. At this stage, treatment is not required, the animal's body will cope with the bee venom on its own.
- Average degree manifested by swelling at the site of the lesion, blisters appear, the skin around the eyes and neck swells, unbearable itching (urticaria) appears, which can turn into an acute form and threaten the life of the animal.
- Anaphylactic shock - a strong reaction to an insect bite, which develops within a few minutes, threatens the death of the cat.In this case, urgent veterinary care is needed, the introduction of antihistamines intravenously.
What to do if a cat (cat) is bitten by a bee
First of all, after the defeat, the cat, which was bitten by a bee, is brought into the room, placed in a cool place. After 5-10 minutes, it is necessary to examine the animal and find the lesion site. If there is a sting in the wound, it is carefully removed with tweezers.
The cat was bitten by a bee in the paw: what to do
Ice is applied to the bitten place, after wrapping it in a towel. The cold should be kept for about half an hour. This manipulation will help relieve swelling. After the damaged area is smeared with a solution of 9% vinegar diluted with water 1: 1. The procedure is repeated several times a day.
First aid for a bite in the nose
This injury can make it difficult for your pet to breathe. Therefore, after applying cold to the bite site and washing it with vinegar or soapy water, the animal is given corticosteroids - hormonal anti-inflammatory substances.
You can give the cat the drug Apis, which is able to support the cat's body after removing the sting, and relieve swelling. Owners of cats with allergies that have been bitten by a bee should always keep this remedy at hand.
If the condition worsens, an injection with antihistamines may be needed: Diazolin, Dexamethasone, Suprastin. A veterinarian must be consulted for each medication. If you cannot get to the nearest veterinary hospital, they discuss medication with the doctor over the phone.
Photos of cats bitten by bees
In the photo you can see how edema develops in cats bitten by bees.
The muzzle swells at the site of the lesion, the eye closes.
A sting in the face or cheek also threatens with severe edema:
A lesion in the throat threatens with laryngeal edema and respiratory arrest in the animal:
If an insect has bitten its paw, this does not carry serious consequences, but requires treatment:
An untreated paw can hurt for a long time, the animal will be immobilized:
The most dangerous bee stings are in the eye area. They are fraught with loss of vision.
The photo shows how edema develops in cats bitten by bees. All these conditions require correction by a specialist.
When is it necessary to contact a veterinarian
If the cat's condition worsens after being bitten by an insect, the help of a veterinarian is needed. Difficulty breathing, vomiting, seizures, increased swelling are signs that the cat needs to be urgently taken to the veterinary clinic.
If a bee has bitten a small kitten, they immediately go to the doctor. You cannot treat a young cat at home. Bee venom is too dangerous for a small animal.
If the cat has been stung by more than one bee, but by several, it is necessary to urgently provide it with first aid, relieve the pain and immediately take it to the veterinarian.
How to protect pets
In the summer, it is necessary to protect the cat from the bite of all sorts of insects. It will not be possible to completely protect the pet from the environment, therefore, it should be made less dangerous for a pet.
Preventive measures:
- On windows indoors, especially outside the city, it is necessary to put mosquito nets.
- It is required to carry out cleaning on the personal plot, to destroy wasp and bee nests.
- Feeding and watering the cat should only be indoors, not outdoors. So the risk of swallowing a dangerous insect with food can be minimized.
- Before going out into the street, the cat is treated with repellents, which makes it possible to secure his stay on the street for several hours.
Conclusion
If the cat is bitten by a bee, you should immediately remove the swelling with cold or medications.Bites on the face, as a rule, are fraught with difficulty breathing, inability to eat and drink. If the condition worsens, when the edema cannot be removed using folk methods, urgent specialist help is needed.
