misha&milo Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Hi. Misha appears to have a bee sting. Not allergic but doesn't look happy as she's chewing the area. Is there something I can do To help to give her some relief ?? I've already put her feet in cool water. Helped for about 30 secs then chewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha&milo Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 It's the pad on one foot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Got any Neocort? It has an anaesthetic element to it... Calamine? T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daxilly Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 We put a paste of bi carb soda (baking soda) on. I know I use to do it for ant bites. Don't know whether it worked but can't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianed Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I dip in ice water for about 5 minutes and put calamin lotion on the bite. I dont know how much it helps but my poor Maltie got biten two days ago on her pad and she was very upset. I got bitten last night on the hand( had a bee in the bedroom) and it is damn sore. So I know what it feels like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha&milo Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Just looking now. Got beta dine,solar canine and dettol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha&milo Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Thanks for the replies. Off to the supermarket before it closes to get the bi carb and lotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 solarcaine has local anaesthetic ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Labradork Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 For non-allergic dogs I remove the sting if possible, apply an ice block and then some Lignocaine anaesthetic gel. I also give them a Zyrtec (anti-histamine) tablet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) For non-allergic dogs I remove the sting if possible, apply an ice block and then some Lignocaine anaesthetic gel. I also give them a Zyrtec (anti-histamine) tablet. some dogs(and owners) worry more than others , too . I know some dogs who, provided they get a good enough distraction , won't look twice ..and others who seem to be very very uncomfortable and worried ... Just keep an eye out for swelling of the foot as a whole ... and contact a vet if really concerned. Edited December 13, 2012 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha&milo Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Well after a couple of hours watching her. And doing the bi carb she's ok. Thank you once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Is the sting out? I have ling haired dogs and I've had to go to the emergency vets twice to get stings removed. They have these huge magnifying goggles which make it east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 It is important to remove the sting. Bees only sting once & leave their sting behind (& go off & die from memeory). The sting can continue pumping venom into the victim for a minute or two even when no longer attached to the bee so it is important to remove the sting by scratching sideways with a finger nail, edge of a credit card etc., & not to pull it out as it will only squeeze out more venom. I read an interesting article from the US recently which warned against using citrusy smelling fly repellants on horses - apparently the smell attracts bees! Applies equally to fly repellants for dogs, I assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha&milo Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 Yep... All good... Sting was gone as I used a magnifing glass to check... Her pad was quite swollen but all normal now. Thank goD for DOL :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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