Treating bee
stings in dogs
Some dogs are allergic to bees and
need immediate attention!
MetPet.com Staff Writer
If your dog gets stung by a bee, here
are some suggestions on what to do:
 1. Possible allergic reaction - get veterinary help immediately
Seek veterinary help immediately if you dog exhibits any of the
following symptoms:
- has difficulty breathing
- has difficulty swallowing
- exhibits hyperactivity such as excessive barking possibly followed by fainting.
Bee sting reactions can sometimes mimic seizures.
- swelling spreads beyond the sting area
2. No allergic reaction
- Remove the stinger. Scrape the visible portion with a card,
fingernail or other thin and rigid object. Pulling on the
stinger could cause it to break or even push more venom into the
skin.
- If you cannot reach the stinger, leave it as it should eventually
be shed.
 - Place some meat tenderizer into a bowl with a small amount of
water and mix it into a paste. Apply this to neutralize the
venom which will help relieve pain and swelling. Keep it on
for at least 30 minutes. You may have to wrap gauze or cloth
around the area to prevent licking. Afterwards, you can simply rinse
it off. 
- Alternatively, you can place an ice cube on the site for a few
minutes to relieve the pain.
If your dog does not exhibit additional
symptoms from the sting then all you need to do is avoid letting him
run through flower beds. Flowering ground covers such as Vinca
can also attract bees and may lead to stings.
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