How to Treat a Dog for Bee Stings

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Look for a stinger in the wound area.. Listen for a yelp.. Try to keep your dog from licking the area.

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1

Look for a stinger in the wound area.

Step 1

Look for a stinger in the wound area.

2

Listen for a yelp.

Step 2

Listen for a yelp.

3

Try to keep your dog from licking the area.

Step 3

Try to keep your dog from licking the area.

4

Look for the signs of a typical reaction.

Step 4

Look for the signs of a typical reaction.

5

Watch for signs of an anaphylactic reaction.

Step 5

Watch for signs of an anaphylactic reaction.

6

Remove the stinger if you can see it.

Step 6

Remove the stinger if you can see it.

7

Bath the puncture site with baking soda.

Step 7

Bath the puncture site with baking soda.

8

Apply a cold compress to the area.

Step 8

Apply a cold compress to the area.

9

Give your dog antihistamines.

Step 9

Give your dog antihistamines.

10

Bring your dog to the vet immediately if you recognize signs of anaphylactic sho

Step 10

Bring your dog to the vet immediately if you recognize signs of anaphylactic shock.

11

Get medication for your dog.

Step 11

Get medication for your dog.

12

Try to manage the situation until your dog can be brought to a vet, or a vet can

Step 12

Try to manage the situation until your dog can be brought to a vet, or a vet can arrive.

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