Pet Lovers

[Nataliesgramma]

I removed the stinger...anything else I should do?

[January121]

I would call your Vet's office ASAP ....they will know exactly what you should do .... just like people dogs can have different reactions to bee stings ... better safe than sorry!!

[meallen616]

Google says,

Bathe the stung area with a solution of baking soda and water. Immediately apply ice packs to reduce swelling (lining the pack with cloth or a thin towel). Do this frequently for 5 minutes at a time. One way to treatbee stings is to give the dog Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth. 

Hope this helps!

[deb5555]

Always consider a professional before giving your dog Benadryl. You can use this table as an instrument to see how much Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) you can give your dog. You should administer this dosage every 8 hours/3 times a day.

Dog Weight	Regular Dosage	Maximum Dosage
8 lb	8 mg	16 mg
10 lb	10 mg	20 mg
12 lb	12 mg	24 mg
14 lb	14 mg	28 mg
16 lb	16 mg	32 mg
18 lb	18 mg	36 mg
20 lb	20 mg	40 mg
22 lb	22 mg	44 mg
24 lb	24 mg	48 mg
26 lb	26 mg	52 mg
28 lb	28 mg	56 mg
30 lb	30 mg	60 mg
32 lb	32 mg	64 mg
34 lb	34 mg	68 mg
36 lb	36 mg	72 mg
38 lb	38 mg	76 mg
40 lb	40 mg	80 mg
42 lb	42 mg	84 mg
44 lb	44 mg	88 mg
46 lb	46 mg	92 mg
48 lb	48 mg	96 mg
50 lb	50 mg	100 mg
52 lb	52 mg	104 mg
54 lb	54 mg	108 mg
56 lb	56 mg	112 mg
58 lb	58 mg	116 mg
60 lb	60 mg	120 mg
62 lb	62 mg	124 mg
64 lb	64 mg	128 mg
66 lb	66 mg	132 mg
68 lb	68 mg	136 mg
70 lb	70 mg	140 mg
72 lb	72 mg	144 mg
74 lb	74 mg	148 mg
76 lb	76 mg	152 mg
78 lb	78 mg	156 mg
80 lb	80 mg	160 mg
82 lb	82 mg	164 mg
84 lb	84 mg	168 mg
86 lb	86 mg	172 mg
88 lb	88 mg	176 mg
90 lb	90 mg	180 mg

Our dog got stung and i gave him benadryl, it helped right away. I found this on google. Check with your vets office when they open.

[CrazyDaisy]

I always have benadryl on hand.  It is safe and very helpful with bee stings.

[Peaches McPhee]

Don't forget the all-important hugs and kisses . . . necessary for your dog's emotional well-being. 

[Marp]

I have a small dog, 14 pounds, so I keep liquid children's Benedryl on hand.  It makes dosing easier.  Also, don't forget that Benedryl comes in a topical that can be applied to the irritated area.

[Nataliesgramma]

Thanks everyone! Vet said to give her the Benedryl......Holly doesn't seem too bothered by the sting Thanks goodness...

[jaxs mom]

We think mine was stung by a bee a few weeks ago. The side of her neck was really swollen. I took her to the vet, they gave her a shot of antihistamines and something else I can't remember. It was already starting to go down some by the time I got into the vet though. 

[JeanLouiseFinch]

---

@Nataliesgramma wrote:

Thanks everyone! Vet said to give her the Benedryl......Holly doesn't seem too bothered by the sting Thanks goodness...

---

 @Nataliesgramma - I don't know if the vet told you, but the Benadryl might make your girl a little sleepier and a little thirstier than usual.  Both are common side effects.