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In the hot season, animals become the most active, so the risk of getting an insect bite increases several times. In these cases, the pet owner has a lot of questions regarding further actions. If a dog is bitten by a bee, you must immediately give first aid. This will help stabilize the animal's well-being and prevent complications.
Effects of bee venom on the dog's body
During the bite, the bee introduces poison into the animal's body, which is produced by the insect's secretory system. This moment is accompanied by painful sensations and swelling in the damaged area of the skin. If the dog is bitten by bees, you can hear the characteristic whining. The animal begins to behave restlessly. Puffiness gradually forms at the site of the bite.
Bee venom, entering the dog's body, provokes weakness. All life support systems are slowing down. If a bee has bitten a dog in the oral mucosa, problems with food intake arise. On this basis, the animal's appetite decreases. In some cases, the bite area begins to itch, which leads to the appearance of scratching from the pet's paws. The characteristic symptoms of the negative effects of bee venom include:
- profuse salivation;
- general weakness;
- swelling;
- labored breathing;
- licking the wound.
If the bee has bitten, the sting remains at the site of the bite, which provokes suppuration. In the future, this aggravates the condition of the pet. The body temperature rises, purulent fluid is released from the wound. This condition poses a danger to the life of the animal.
Anxiety is gradually replaced by a depressed state. The pet becomes passive. He constantly reaches for the site of the bite, trying to lick the wound. If the poison provokes a severe allergy, the situation can be fatal. In response to a foreign substance, antibodies are produced, the appearance of which is accompanied by characteristic symptoms.
How do dogs that are bitten by bees behave?
The reaction to an external irritant factor is individual for each dog. In most cases, immediately after the bite, the animal begins to whine. If a bee has bitten a pet in the face, then asymmetry immediately appears, which is very striking. To understand what a dog looks like when bitten by a bee, the photo below will help.
If the dog swallowed an insect, the bite could hit the tongue. In this case, the situation becomes extremely dangerous. A swollen tongue blocks access to oxygen. The pet at this moment behaves restlessly. He may pass out due to lack of oxygen. The further outcome depends on the speed of first aid.
Are dogs allergic to bee stings?
Allergy is the body's immune response to an external stimulus. It develops not only in humans, but also in animals. In most cases, the allergen is protein. Most often, an undesirable reaction is provoked by a bee sting. According to statistics, allergies develop in 40% of bitten dogs. It is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- rashes on the surface of the skin;
- sneezing and runny nose;
- itching of the skin, accompanied by scratching;
- tearing;
- feverish condition.
What bites are dangerous for dogs
If a dog is stung by a bee, you need to be vigilant. But you don't need to worry. Not every insect bite is dangerous to the animal. There are signs indicating the development of a pathological process. If they appear, you should contact your veterinarian. Alarming symptoms include:
- blue discoloration of the dog's tongue;
- Penu from the mouth;
- lethargic state;
- severe vomiting;
- loss of consciousness.
It is especially dangerous if the insect has bitten on the lips, nose and cheeks. Under the influence of bee venom, laryngeal edema rapidly develops. It can lead to asphyxiation and death.
Nose bite
The most painful area for a bite is the nose. The danger of the situation lies in the possible blockage of the airways. If the swelling is severe, the dog may suffocate. In this case, you cannot do without the help of a specialist. Before contacting the veterinarian, it is recommended that you remove the sting yourself and disinfect the wound.
If a bee has bitten a dog in the nose, it is important to prevent the swelling from spreading to the respiratory system. An antihistamine and applying cold compresses will help with this. Do not wait for allergies to develop. The most reasonable way out is preventive treatment.
What to do if a dog is bitten by a bee
Even in the photo, dogs that have been bitten by bees look confused. Their owners should not panic. It is necessary to keep a cool head. The main task of a person is to provide first aid. It includes the following steps:
- Initially, a bee sting is pulled out of the wound. To do this, use nail scissors or tweezers. Since a certain amount of poison remains on the sting, the procedure requires caution. This prevents residual poison from entering the bloodstream.
- The wound formed after the bite must be treated with an antibacterial agent. Alcohol or hydrogen peroxide is perfect for this.
- To eliminate the swelling, a cold compress is applied to the problem area.
- It is recommended to use traditional medicine. You can apply parsley gruel or plantain leaves to the wound.
- In order for the poison to leave the animal's body faster, it should be provided with plenty of drink.
- To eliminate or prevent the symptoms of an allergic reaction, it is necessary to give the dog an antihistamine. In this case, "Tavegil", "Supradin" or "Loratadin" will do.
Young individuals tolerate insect attacks more painfully. If a bee has bitten a puppy, an antihistamine injection is required immediately. When choosing a dosage, they are guided by the following principles:
- "Diphenhydramine", "Tavegil" and "Suprastin" inject 0.1 ml for each kg of the pet's weight;
- an injection of "Magnesia" is done at a concentration of 25%, 0.1 ml per 1 kg;
- "Dexamethasone" is administered from 0.1 to 2 ml for each kg;
- "Furosemide" is injected according to the above scheme.
What to do if a dog is bitten by a bee in the paw
If a bee has bitten a dog in the paw, the first aid algorithm does not change. This type of bite is considered rare. This usually happens if a pet accidentally steps on an insect while playing. The main characteristic of a bite is lameness. The dog begins to whine and tries to lick the resulting wound. At this point, there is a risk of ingestion of the residual poison. Therefore, you need to quickly pull the sting out of the paw. It is advisable to bandage the damaged area so that the pet cannot injure itself even more.
What to do if a dog is bitten by bees
If the animal can endure the sting of one bee without complications, then the attack of a large number of insects will provoke undesirable consequences.This happens if a dog has stirred up a bee hive. The intake of a large amount of bee venom in the body in almost all cases leads to allergies.
If the bees have bitten the puppy, there will not be enough time for first aid. It is necessary to immediately take the pet to the veterinary hospital. Symptoms are relieved with antihistamines. In addition, the doctor treats the skin with antibacterial solutions.
What to do if a dog ate a bee
Dogs love to play with various insects. Therefore, accidental ingestion of animals is not uncommon. The likelihood of a favorable outcome in this case is extremely small. Almost always, the bee has time to bite the dog by the tongue, lip or inner surface of the mouth. The larynx area begins to swell rapidly. The likelihood of suffocation increases.
It is almost impossible to give a pill in such a situation. The best option would be an injection with an antihistamine solution. The dosage is calculated based on the weight of the pet.
When you should contact your veterinarian
In some cases, the consequences of a bee sting can be dealt with on your own. But it is much safer to go to the veterinarian right away. To make the right decision, you should analyze the existing symptoms. The veterinary clinic is contacted in the following cases:
- difficulty breathing as a result of laryngeal edema;
- simultaneous sting of several bees;
- the dog has been bitten in the face or mouth;
- excessively weakened health of the dog.
From the side of the photo of a dog bitten by bees, it may seem funny. But we should not forget that the animal feels significant discomfort. It is necessary to monitor the condition of the pet after a visit to the veterinarian. It is important that clean water is always present in the bowl. It is advisable to remove foods from the diet that may act as potential allergens. In some cases, there may be a need to visit the treatment room for injections.
How to protect your pet
In judicial practice, there have been cases when bees bit a dog, and the beekeeper compensated for the harm. During the honey harvest period, insects become aggressive, so the likelihood of getting a bite at this time increases several times. Despite this, it is much easier to prevent a dangerous situation than to demand moral compensation in court.
First of all, you should evaluate the environment in places of frequent walks with the dog. It is advisable to avoid being near apiaries. It is not recommended to let your pet go to berry bushes. When a nest of wild bees is found, it is necessary to destroy it in the safest ways, before the insect has time to bite someone close. It is also important to ensure that you have a first aid kit, which you should always take with you for a walk. The life of a pet may depend on the timeliness of first aid.
Conclusion
If a dog is bitten by a bee for the first time, the likelihood of developing negative reactions is much higher. Puppy owners need to be very careful. According to statistics, they are more likely to die from insect bites.
