The Major Causes of Bee Sting in Dogs
To understand and also treat bee sting in pet dogs, pet parents have to recognize the underlying root causes of bee sting in dogs. This will aid a pet owner protect against bee sting developing in the first place or again.
Most of the time bee stings in dogs are caused by their curious and playful nature where they chase and eat bees, and end up getting stung in their mouth. Other causes can include:
- Stepping on a bee or wasp and getting stung on the bottom of their paw
- Walking or running into a bee or wasp nest
- Being in a very close proximity to aggressive wasps
How to monitor your pet’s health?
Pay attention to your dog’s attitude – A pet parent can find out many things by observing the pets’s behaviour including how he or she is physically feeling. You’ll need to make sure his health is gradually improving and responding to treatment. For example, your dog should start to wag his tail , pay attention to you and get up to greet you. If he perks up and starts asking for food, then that is good sign to indicate he she is getting better.
On the other hand, if you notice your dog is becoming less interactive or just lying still, he or she may be getting worse and require medical attention.
Track how often your dog vomits – If you notice your dog is not drinking or vomiting, then you have to ensure your dog does not become dehydrated.
If your dog vomits, then withhold food for 12 to 24 hours, however keep giving water. If he or she is unable to keep fluids down either, contact the vet urgently.
When you contact the animal hospital, inform your vet how many times in a specific span of time your dog has vomited. However, if your pet vomited just once and resumed eating and drinking again, it’s probably no cause for alarm.
Look for diarrhea – If you see, then you’ll need to follow your pet outside to establish what he pr she eliminates. if you notice large volumes of watery diarrhea then call the vet.
If you notice blood his or her stools, your dog may require intensive supportive care like intravenous fluids.
If you observe your pet has a little diarrhea, be sure to offer lots of fluid. Make sure that your pet is receiving more fluid than he or she is losing.
Not drinking enough fluid –Check the gums of your pet, which should be pink and moist. If you observe them to be dry feeling, it is possible your pet may be dehydrated.
The other way to check if you dog is hydrated is to lift up the scruff of your pet’s neck and let it drop. If your dog is hydrated, it should immediately return to the original position. If your pet is dehydrated, the skin will slowly fall back over the course of a few seconds, rather than snap back. Usually dehydration in a sick dog is a cause for concern, so it is a good idea to take your dog to the animal hospital.
If you see your dog is dehydrated, try offering some form of fluids. If he or she drinks them, continue to monitor for dehydration. Howeveryou’re your dog cannot keep fluids down, get medical care urgently. To avoid any damage to organ, your dog may need medication of intravenous fluids.
Monitor your dog’s breathing – It is good to watch the breathing pattern of your dog and it can tell a dog owner tell you a lot about how your pet feeling. If your dog is in pain or suffering from some form sickness, your dog may breathe heavily or pant.
In most situations, coughing and heavy breathing are symptoms of a chest infection. You should also keep an eye on your pet’s gums if his breathing causes huge chest movements.
The gums in your dog’ mouth should be pink and healthy. However, if they appear tinged blue or pale, contact the vet. Your pet could be in respiratory distress as your pet might not be getting enough oxygen.
You can also keep an hourly record of your dog’s breathing. Normally your pet breaths 20 – 30 times per minute. If your pet’s breathing rate increases steadily, his or her condition is becoming worse and you need to call the vet.