If your dog tolerates it, ice the affected area for 5-10 minutes to relieve some of the inflammation. If you can isolate the exact location of the sting, use tweezers to remove any stinger that’s remaining. These symptoms usually occur within an hour of being stung, but occasionally can be delayed. Significant swelling (most commonly on the muzzle or face, even if this is not where your pet was stung)ĭifficulty breathing (this is rare unless there’s severe swelling of the face or nose) Dogs can also chase and eat bees, resulting in stings inside the mouth, which can lead to excessive drooling or swallowing. Bee stings on a dog’s paw are also common, as some pups will dig at nests. Most dogs lead with their nose when investigating new and interesting things, so most stings occur on a dog’s face or muzzle. There may also be some very localized redness or swelling. They may express this by vocalizing, jumping or running in surprise, and pawing or licking at the area. In most dogs stung by a bee, the first sign is pain at the site of the sting. Symptoms of a bee sting in dogs vary and often depend on a dog’s sensitivity, how many times she was stung, and where she was stung.
Because bee stings can result in a medical emergency for some pets, it’s important to seek medical advice if you think your dog has been stung and to be able to recognize the symptoms of a severe reaction. But others will have much more serious complications, including swelling, severe pain, and even anaphylaxis or systemic allergic response. Like in people, many dogs will only suffer a mild painful reaction to a bee sting. While most humans steer clear of black-and-yellow flying insects, our pups rarely recognize the danger. Bee stings are, unfortunately, very common in dogs.
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