Proper dosing for dogs is 1 mg per pound. Benadryl is a safe and effective antihistamine for bee stings. You can treat the area with a mixture of water and baking soda, and by wrapping an ice pack with a towel and applying to the site to reduce swelling. Try to remove the stinger if possible it will make your best friend more comfortable and decrease the likelihood of infection. If your dog is not allergic to bees, but is stung multiple times, you should also consult your vet immediately, as reactions can be more dangerous than a single sting. Contact an emergency vet immediately should you see any signs of an allergic reaction. Symptoms to look for: difficulty and/or rapid breathing, weakness, vomiting, pale gums, diarrhea, and a large amount of swelling that extends away from the sting site. Just like humans, some dogs are severely allergic to the venom. If you notice your pooch has met the wrong end of the bee, keep a careful watch for an allergic reaction. Bees are of course attracted to flowers, so it’s a good idea to check for any activity in your garden before your four-legged friends go outside to smell the roses.įood…who doesn’t love it? If you have your dog with you at a BBQ or picnic, burning a Citronella candle can help keep bees away (along with pesky mosquitoes!). Citronella isn’t harmful to bees, but they will avoid areas infused with its smell. Placing a few of these near high traffic areas can make a big difference. Traps are a great option for nuisance bees such as Yellowjackets and Wasps: the non-toxic pheromones only attract those varieties and not our beneficial Honeybee friends. Should you discover a hive, leave it to the professionals and don’t attempt to move or destroy it yourself.
Many bees build underground nests, so scan for hives at ground level as well as in trees.
To a dog, what could be more fun than scampering after a low-flying bee? Unfortunately, our best friends have no clue that what they’re chasing has a stinger on its rear end that could give them a world of hurt!īefore you and your dog go out and play in the back yard or park, take a quick look around for hives and bee attractants. Bee safe! Dogs are famous for being curious and playful, which are two of the reasons we love them so much! However, these personality traits don’t mix well with bees and other poisonous insects.
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