What Do You Do If Your Dog Gets Stung By A Lot Of Yellow Jackets?
My dog got stung by a lot of yellowjackets what should I do
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Dogs can have allergic reaction to yellow jackets, other bees and insects. The most serious reaction is anaphylactic shot--they have difficulty breathing, may collapse, vomit, have diarrhea, and become very lethargic. If this is occurring get your dog to a veterinary clinic immediately as this can be fatal!
More commonly dogs have facial swelling of the muzzle, nose, lips, and around the eyes. A dog with this reaction should still be examined by a veterinarian and give injections of a steroid and Benadryl. These medications stop the bodies immune system from overreacting.
Oral Benadryl will then be given for 1-2 days. You can start oral Benadryl at home; the dose is 1 milligram per pound of body weight. Benadryl comes in 25 milligram capsules or a children's liquid (for use in small dogs). This should be given 3 times a day. Do NOT use the Benadryl Cold and Sinus variety--the extra stuff is toxic to dogs.
Good Luck!
More commonly dogs have facial swelling of the muzzle, nose, lips, and around the eyes. A dog with this reaction should still be examined by a veterinarian and give injections of a steroid and Benadryl. These medications stop the bodies immune system from overreacting.
Oral Benadryl will then be given for 1-2 days. You can start oral Benadryl at home; the dose is 1 milligram per pound of body weight. Benadryl comes in 25 milligram capsules or a children's liquid (for use in small dogs). This should be given 3 times a day. Do NOT use the Benadryl Cold and Sinus variety--the extra stuff is toxic to dogs.
Good Luck!
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