The skin of a Westie is just as sensitive as your own skin. Stings of any kind can cause allergic reactions. Sometimes, a simple steroid cream will soothe their discomfort. Depending on location and discomfort, please consult with your vet as soon as possible.
A dirty bee sting can become infected. A sting is easily treated at home without medical attention unless the individual has an allergy. Keeping the sting cleaned properly will prevent any complications.
well it really depends if you've got an allergy or not
One symptom of an allergy to bee stings in horse is swelling around the site. Trouble swallowing is another major symptom.
It is allergy to nickel. No one knows the reasons (just like some people are very allergic to bee sting, and can die, while others are unaffected).
Although most people only receive temporary pain, discomfort, and slight swelling in the area around a bee sting, it is a common allergy and can cause closing of airways, hives, rapid pulse and dizziness. This can be very severe and if left untreated can lead to death.
A wasp sting that occurs while a woman is pregnant is of no serious concern unless she has an allergy. The pregnancy is not at risk because of a sting. The sting should be treated at home as normal but if there is a concern it is best to seek medical advise from the doctor.
Not in humans.
The disease of diabetes has nothing to do with bee allegies. Therefore, a diabetic is just as likely to have such an allergy as a non-diabetic is.
Some people are allergic to bee stings and can die quickly from a single sting if not medically treated. Even if you are not allergic, you can also die from bee sting if you are stung many times.
The base or antacid in a wasp sting is called magnesium hydroxide. There are other active acids that cause the pain from the sting.
Firstly, let me stress that not all people are allergic to bee stings. For most people the sting is just a painful nuisance.Bee venom is a complex substance. Its main active components are peptides (small proteins or parts of proteins) and these can trigger the immune system: the same mechanism that helps protect us from disease. In some people the immune system over-reacts, causing the allergy symptoms.
Treatment for a wasp sting will depend on how severe the condition. If there is an allergic reaction to the sting, then medical attention is needed. An antihistamine or allergy kit can be treatments.