Bee stings
Submitted by Fatboy on January 30, 2012 - 10:37pmSo we had our first encounter with a bee sting over the weekend. My question is; can a bully have a delayed reaction from a sting? The emergency vet wanted us to continue to keep fatboy on benedryl for the next 5 days. This seemed excessive to us.
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Fatboy aka Stinky :)
What type of reaction did he have to the sting?
The site of the sting can be itchy for several days.
He started to swell and was doing this sneezing/gagging thing.
This and breathing heavy.
Fatboy aka Stinky :)
Could you tell where he was actually stung?
They usually get stung on the face and it's not a problem unless the breathing is compromised. Minor itching and swelling can be treated with benadryl and a topical hydrocortisone cream. You don't want him to scratch the area he was stung. Also, Tagamet or Cimetedine is an antihistamine and can also be given.
With that being said, I have an emergency supply of steroids in case my dogs get stung. In a dire emergency when the airway is closed, you can even administer liquid benadryl rectally with a syringe. Some Vets will also prescribe epinephrine to keep on hand in case of an emergency.
I lost a bulldog from complications of a sting a few years ago so I'm a little paranoid about them.