Can a dog be allergic to bee stings?

Answer 1

My dog has been bitten/stung by either a wasp, bee or spider (aren't sure which) on three separate occasions and I've self-administered Benadryl on two of those occasions. The first time, I took the dog to the vet. On that occasion, they gave her an injection of cortisone and Benadryl. The effects took place rather quickly - within minutes the swelling went down and the dog looked fairly back-to-normal within a day. On the two occasions that I self-administered just the Benadryl (orally, and did not give cortisone), it took about three days for the dog to look "normal" again, but the effects of the oral Benadryl were noticable after about thirty minutes (i.e.: the swelling began to go down about thirty minutes after I administered the drug.). I felt it was okay to self-administer because other than the facial swelling, the dog was acting normally, had a normal appetite and normal energy level. She was also able to swallow and drink normally. If your pet is not able to do any of these things, take him/her to the emergency/vet immediately! I hope you find this information helpful.

Answer 2

Not sure if asking how big a sting can get or how long it can last. A sting is just like on a human as on a dog. The sting can last up to a week before it goes away. The swelling can last up to 4 to 5 days depending where the sting is on the dog.

Answer 3

YES!YES! YES! My dog had a "seizure" like reaction last night. We didn't know it but she had caught a bee, and had gotten stung in the side of her mouth.Within seconds she was extremely hyperactive and whining and went to the patio door. I opened the door and she staggered around and collapsed and went limp.We rushed her to emergency vet and they treated her with anti inflammatory and BENADRYL injections. Our vet said that it is a rare reaction, but can be deadly. On the way home, she vomited several times and that is where we found the bee! She had swallowed it. I am calling our vet today to let them know. Now I have to figure out how to protect her from bee stings!

Answer 4

Check that the sting has not been left behind. If it has, remove it by scraping it out. After that, the best thing is just to leave it alone. If the dog seems particularly bothered by it or there appears to be a bad reaction seek veterinary help. Under no circumstances should you give the dog any medicines intended for humans without being told to do so by a vet.

Answer 5

When the dog is licking himself non-stop in a certain spot that may mean that's where the sting is. Or when the dog is moaning.

Answer 6

Same reaction as humans but less likely to occur if hair is thick.