hi all im worried

hi im a new member from Nottingham i have a staffy (Sandie) shes red and is my baby but im a little worried Sandie likes to chase flying objects i.e birds, flies, butterflies etc and as me ad my partner was leaving the house for a appointment earlier today i heard a loud yelp so i ran to the kitchen where she stays wen were out to find out there's a huge bee on its back but my partner couldn't see its sting so he took the bee outside and poked it several times with a stem from a leaf still couldn't see the sting what do you suggest i do?

just keep a eye on here... if she get a lot lumps all over phone the vets

Steve wrote:just keep a eye on here... if she get a lot lumps all over phone the vets

wat should i look out for in her?

If it's been a couple of hours already, then I doubt she's going to get any allergic reactions - that would normally happen within minutes.

All you need to look out for is if she's been stung & the sting is lodged somewhere in her skin. If it is, then one of two things will happen;

1. It'll get infected, and you'll see a lump form on her skin which will look red & sore. If that happens you may need to get some antibiotics from the vet or,
2. It'll work its way out & you'll never know it!

Have you had a quick look at her tongue/palate/gums etc just to make sure there's nothing there?

How long ago did this happen ? an allergic reaction would appear quite quickly or if just stung you would be able to see a lump quite noticibly.

How has your dog been acting since ? Out of breath or shaking at all ?

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Welcome to the forum from me and the kids

Found this on the internet for you


Treating bee stings in dogs is not much different than treating humans who have been stung. The first priority is to to assess the dog for signs of allergic reaction. Dogs can be as allergic to bee stings as people are, resulting in a life threatening situation. Here's what you need to know about treating bee stings in dogs.

Dogs explore things with their mouths. They also defend themselves and hunt with their mouths. My own little dog will bite a fly (or a bee) out of mid air if it comes too close. This means that while humans often suffer bee stings on their feet and hands, dogs will typically suffer bee stings on their face, in their mouth and occasionally on the foot. Other locales are possible but less common.

The behavior of a stung dog can be perplexing. They might bark in alarm or rub their face with their paws or on the ground. Assume a possible bee sting if they are suddenly behaving oddly after being in an area where they might have gotten stung.

Assessing The Situation : Is It An Emergency?
Your dog could be suffering an allergic reaction to the bee sting. Symptoms of allergy are difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, asthma-like symptoms,swelling beyond the area of the bee sting, losing consciousness, or excessive barking followed by fainting. Sometimes bee sting allergy in dogs can seem like seizures.

If your dog is showing any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical treatment. Treating bee stings in dogs at home will not be sufficient in the event of an allergy - it is a medical emergency.

Treating bee stings in dogs who are having an allergic reaction includes epinephrine, steroids, and/or antihistamines. If you think your dog is having an allergic reaction, phone the vet - they might suggest some medicines you have on hand which can be administered immediately and will make arrangements to treat your dog immediately.

Treating Bee Stings In Dogs: Non Emergencies
If you think your dog has been stung but he is not suffering from symptoms of an allergic reaction, you can treat the injury at home. If you can find the stinger, remove it without compressing the venom sac attached. Stingers can usually be removed by scraping the area gently with a fingernail or credit card. If the injury site is inside the mouth, observe the dog for symptoms of allergy for a few hours. The swelling from even a mild allergic reaction can restrict the airway.

If there are no complications, treating bee stings in dogs is the same as treating stings in humans. Ice can reduce pain, itching, and swelling. Baking soda paste can be applied to the sting site to counteract the venom's acid.

Avoiding Future Bee Stings
If you have a dog who snaps at things in the air, keep alert of bee activity when he is outside. Keep grass trimmed and remove flowering weeds like dandelions to prevent accidents. Make sure he doesn't have access to edibles outdoors which also attract bees and hornets. If your dog has had bee sting without allergic reaction but suffered extreme swelling, talk to your vet about medication you might keep on hand to give for future events.

As you can see, treating bee stings in dogs is pretty easy and straightforward.

Caryll wrote:If it's been a couple of hours already, then I doubt she's going to get any allergic reactions - that would normally happen within minutes.

All you need to look out for is if she's been stung & the sting is lodged somewhere in her skin. If it is, then one of two things will happen;

1. It'll get infected, and you'll see a lump form on her skin which will look red & sore. If that happens you may need to get some antibiotics from the vet or,
2. It'll work its way out & you'll never know it!

Have you had a quick look at her tongue/palate/gums etc just to make sure there's nothing there?

hi thanks for the advice yes i have searched all in her mouth i cant find anything but i did notice her part about the gum is goin pale could this mean anything?

Going pale where? All over, or just in one place?

it was about 3 hours ago this happened but only just found this forum

they have the gum then the inside lip its all around the top inner lip

If there was a problem, then the paleness would be all over the gums - right around the teeth & up to where they meet the skin of the mouth.

I doubt that there's a problem - I take it that she's bright eyed & lively? Her usual self?

yes shes bubbly still

If she was allergic she'd have reacted long before now. Like with humans, anaphylactic shock sets in within seconds of stings etc if there's an allergy. If it's been 3 hours, then I shouldn't think you've anything to worry about - she's probably forgotten it ever happened herself!

It's always useful to have some Piriton tablets in the cupboard, though, in case of any allergies. They can be given half a tablet, twice a day safely if they get things like nettle rash or insect bites.

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Hello and welcome from Jack, Juno & I Hope your little girl was ok after the bee

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How is Sandie? Any chance of some pics?

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Hi and welcome, hope everything's OK, I suspect it will be