Bee stings are painful for everyone, including your dogs. Dog’s are specifically at risk for bee stings, due to their natural behavior. Dogs love snooping around, sniffing, and putting their nose just about everywhere. Dog’s innate curiosity also gets them in trouble when they come across a beehive. Although dog’s usually mean no harm when they are sniffing around, a startled bee will almost always sting your dog.
How to know if your dog is stung by a bee?
It is important to recognize the signs that your dog was stung by a bee. The vast majority of the time, dog’s are stung in the face region, as that is usually the body part that comes closest to bees and their hives. Most dogs will immediately let out a cry or worried bark.
Most dog’s will develop some level of inflammation from a bee sting. Similar to humans, your dog will likely have a red bump at the location of the sting. Most of the time, dogs will be able to easily recover from a bee sting. They will likely get itchy spots at the spot of the sting, but applying an anti itch cream will likely help you dog recover.
While most dogs will be able to easily recover from a bee sting, a dog with bee allergies is a much different story.
Can a dog die from a bee sting?
Unfortunately, a dog that develops an allergic reaction can die from a bee sting. The main problem is that dog’s are usually stung in the face, which is a very sensitive area. A dog that develops an allergic reaction will develop intense swelling a couple minutes after the sting. This can cause a variety of symptoms, including respiratory issues, trouble breathing, drooling, diarrhea, and lethargy. If your dog develops any of these symptoms after a bee sting, take them to the vet immediately.
How to help a dog that is stung by a bee
First, you should try to remove the sting as quickly as possible. The longer the sting is in the skin, the more venom is released. We also recommend putting some ice on the place of the sting to help reduce the swelling and inflammation. Afterwards, you should definitely apply some anti itch cream to the spot so that your dog doesn’t itch at it.
