The dog was bitten by a wasp, what to do at home

Signs of a bite

The owner of the dog may miss the moment of the insect attack, so it is important to determine who bitten - wasp or bee. Last leave stingwhich continues to pulsate, to put an ever-increasing portion of the poison into the blood. The wasp is able to bite several times in one attack, but the sting never leaves.

In addition to external symptoms on the skin, the behavior of the animal is changing, and a worsening of well-being can be observed. If a puppy is bitten by a wasp, he will squeak, whine plaintively, ask for help with his teary eyes. If the wasp stung for the face, there will be a strong noticeable swelling.

Important!

The most dangerous situation is when the insect managed to shrink into the tongue. In this case, it swells, increases the likelihood of overlapping air, laryngeal edema.

Normal reaction to wasp sting

Poison enters the bloodstream, which injects an insect after the sting has penetrated the skin.At the puncture site immediately felt pain, should be an immediate local reaction:

• redness;
• swelling;
• edema;
• in the center of the blister is a dark point of caked blood.

Wasp stings on a dog

After the attack wasp changes the behavior of the dog, puppy. The first sign that something is wrong is whining. There is a complaint of whining, tears are rolling in my eyes Pet trying to bite, lick sore spot.

Discomfort disappears during the day, the next day itchingwhich makes the animal itch. There is a certain danger in this, as a secondary infection can get into the sores. To avoid negative consequences, an aspen bite should be treated with an antiseptic, do this for 2-3 days, until the wound begins to disappear. Finally, the skin is restored in a week. A photo of a wasp sting on a dog with a normal reaction is presented below.

Allergic reaction

Signs of allergies may be external, systemic. Manifest for 5-20 minutes. A large edema, swelling, edema of a large scale, the diameter of the red spot is more than 1 cm appears on the skin. Additionally, there is a rash, severe itching.But the most dangerous signs of allergy are systemic. There is a change in pet behavior, condition.

• lacrimation;
• increased salivation;
• vomiting;
• diarrhea;
• appetite disturbance;
• refusal of food;
• drowsiness, apathy or irritability, aggressiveness;
• disturbing sleep;
• convulsions;
• breath holding;
• incoordination

The effects of a wasp sting on a dog

The worst consequence of an allergic reaction is anaphylactic shock. It is extremely rare, but potentially the probability of its occurrence is always there.

On a note!

If a dog swallowed a wasp, there is nothing wrong with that provided that the insect did not have time to bite. Being in the esophagus, stomach, the probability of being bitten is reduced. If the dog has eaten a wasp, it begins to whine plaintively, it is necessary to inject antihistaminic drugs on its own or to lead the animal to the vet if the pet refuses to swallow the pill.

First aid

What to do if a wasp stings - to provide emergency assistance.

1. Inspect the wound for sting. If it is available, you need to carefully remove the tweezers. Further actions are identical with aspen, bee sting.
2. Rinse the wound under running water to wash off the remnants of the poison. If there is no such possibility - sanitize. As an antiseptic can be used pharmaceutical, folk remedies, depending on the conditions in which the bite was found.
3. Attach ice cubes to the sore spot, cold compress. This will help relieve swelling.

Dog Wasp Bite Treatment

Further actions depend on the complexity of the symptoms - you can wipe the wound with decoctions of herbs, fruit juice, vegetables, apply ointment, soothing, anti-inflammatory cream, antiallergic drugs. If a wasp has bitten in the face or hurt a puppy, it is necessary to give an antihistamine agent in the form of a pill, drops. This will prevent, stop the allergic reaction.

Folk remedies

If a dog has been bitten by a bee or a wasp, it is necessary to try to eliminate unpleasant painful symptoms, to prevent the infection from penetrating. Otherwise, festering, swelling, ulcers will begin. This situation requires the use of local antibiotics, consultation with a veterinarian.

At home, treat the dog with the following means:

• ammonia, medical;
• alcohol tincture of medicinal herbs - suitable valerian, glod, motherwort, calendula;
• juice of lemon, cucumber, parsley, onion;
• high-quality vodka;
• citrus;
• vinegar solution - 200 ml of water 1 tsp table vinegar;
• baking soda paste - moistened with water, stirred, applied to the affected place before drying;
• Toothpaste;
• shaving foam;
• ice, cold water, a bottle of cool drink, frozen meat;
• decoction of chamomile, mint, lemon balm;
• aloe juice

Folk remedies for wasp bite

On a note!

In the field, the bite is treated with the juice of plantain, celandine, dandelion, washed with water. Upon returning home provide expert assistance.

Pharmacy drugs

If the wasp bit the dog in the paw, there is no particular danger. It is enough to disinfect the wound, apply an antihistamine, sedative - cream, ointment, gel. If a wasp was bitten, an allergic reaction occurred, special anti-allergic ointments should be used. For consultation, it is better to contact a specialist.

Important!

The duration of therapy with hormonal drugs should not exceed 3 days.

Use the tools used to treat people in the event of an insect attack.

• Fenistil. For the treatment of skin using a gel that has an antihistamine, antipruritic, anti-inflammatory, healing properties. Inside give drops with an identical name.
• Balm Asterisk. Safe tool for puppies, dogs of any breeds. It acts on the basis of extracts of medicinal plants, oils. Handling is allowed every 2 hours.
• Advantan. Antiallergic remedy quickly eliminates the symptoms of irritation, stops the pathological process. Apply only 1 time per day.

To speed up the healing of a dog's wound, use a regular moisturizer.

Photos of animals bitten by wasps

The reaction of the body to the attack of insects can manifest itself in different ways. Courtyard dogs more easily tolerate the ingress of poison into the blood, a painful attack, pedigree often require special treatment. The most pronounced reaction in all breeds, if wasps were bitten in the nose. It swells, blushes, swells, changes the appearance of the pet. Below is a confirmation. York was bitten by a wasp.

Wasp animals

Painfully reacts to chihuahua bites. Kind of dog after insect attack further.

That terrier tolerates aspen attack more calmly, severe allergy is rarely manifested, but the individual characteristics of the pet must be taken into account.

No matter what kind of dog the ball, you need to respond in a timely manner to the dog's whining, blisters on the skin, to provide first aid. Insects begin to sting in the spring, so antihistamines should always be available and carry with you during a walk on the nature.