If your pet gets stung by a bee, there are many remedies that can be used to help with reactions and reduce pain.
First remove the stinger, by scraping in out. Don't use tweezers because it will pump more venom into the skin.
-Bathe the stung area with a solution of baking soda and water. Make a thick paste. You may need to trim the hair to make this stick.
-Immediately apply ice packs to reduce swelling (this also keeps the poison from spreading quickly). Keep on 10-30 minutes. Repeat several times during the day to relieve pain.
-Give the homeopathic remedy, APIS MELLIFICA (this is good to keep on hand for pets and humans).
-Give Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth. Use only the plain Benadryl formula. Call your vet for dosages.
-Dr. Pitcairn recommends applying a freshly sliced onion, rub in one drop of ammonia water, or use Urtica Urens tincture or glycerine extract on the sting. He also gives the homeopathic Ledum 30C, for all insect bites, a few pellets every 15 minutes for a total of 3 treatments.
Watch your pet for any adverse reactions. A sting in the mouth could be very serious because of swelling.
Take your pet to the vet immediately if he shows signs of weakness, trembling, vomiting, breathing problems or major swelling.
First remove the stinger, by scraping in out. Don't use tweezers because it will pump more venom into the skin.
-Bathe the stung area with a solution of baking soda and water. Make a thick paste. You may need to trim the hair to make this stick.
-Immediately apply ice packs to reduce swelling (this also keeps the poison from spreading quickly). Keep on 10-30 minutes. Repeat several times during the day to relieve pain.
-Give the homeopathic remedy, APIS MELLIFICA (this is good to keep on hand for pets and humans).
-Give Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth. Use only the plain Benadryl formula. Call your vet for dosages.
-Dr. Pitcairn recommends applying a freshly sliced onion, rub in one drop of ammonia water, or use Urtica Urens tincture or glycerine extract on the sting. He also gives the homeopathic Ledum 30C, for all insect bites, a few pellets every 15 minutes for a total of 3 treatments.
Watch your pet for any adverse reactions. A sting in the mouth could be very serious because of swelling.
Take your pet to the vet immediately if he shows signs of weakness, trembling, vomiting, breathing problems or major swelling.
