**This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. If your pet is sick, take them to see your local veterinarian for the care they need** (Disclaimer)
Hi everyone!
Today we are covering bee stings in the dog. Dog's get stung by bees a lot. As a veterinarian, I see a lot of dogs with bee stings. A bee sting can happen anywhere on the dog's body, but I do see a lot of face bee stings. Dogs will put there face and nose into holes, hives, and flowerbeds and they will get stung. Some dogs will even get stung in the mouth, because they try to bite or eat the bee.
When a dog gets stung by a bee, the pet parent will notice a few different things. The most obvious sign of a be sting is a swollen face or area of the bee sting. The dog is usually really itchy and the skin can be really red. The symptoms can develop very quickly. The swelling from the bee sting may be localized or it me become more generalized. If the bee sting causes a generalized allergic reaction, this may cause vomiting too from the histamine release.
When a veterinarian sees a dog from an allergic reaction, they will want to treat the dog right away to prevent the allergic reaction from getting worse. Untreated allergic reactions can get worse, and they can become very serious. A vet will treat an allergy reaction with an antihistamine and steroid. These medications are given to reduce the type 1 hypersensitivity reaction from the bee sting. An injection for the nausea can be given too if needed. Most veterinarians will send additional medications home to make sure the allergic reaction is controlled over the next few days.
Your veterinarian will also go over a game plan to help manage future allergic reactions.
