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[cheriere]

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

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@cheriere wrote:

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

Just to round things out, he should have added the Wasp bite, but I guess he ran out of space.  

Thanks for this @On It    

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Oh!  Getting stung by a wasp is the worst!  A few summers ago, I got stung right on top of my head!  

We have to spray a lot for wasps.  I don't know why, but they tend to flock on our porches like crazy! They start building nests early around here.  They're really tough to get rid of.

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@cheriere 

As a teenager, I had a nasty run-in with a wasp I was trying to help.  

He was floundering badly on the surface of my little sister's kiddie pool.  I thought he might drown, so I scooped him up and was about to toss him onto the grass when the ungrateful sucker BIT ME on my palm!  The bite swelled and hurt badly for most of a week.  

My father sympathized and said next time use a shovel from the sandbox or just let him drown.  No good deed goes unpunished.  lol

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That's a sweet story.  Isn't it too bad we have to learn the hard way.💝

My little Ruby will bark and bite at wasps every chance she gets.  I'm always afraid she's gonna try biting one and get stung.  Last year, she did this with an enormous hornet and somehow managed to injury it by pawing at it.  But once it was down, I knew I had to intervene and get rid of it!  I don't know how you're supposed to treat a pet for an insect bite?  Maybe Benadryl?

[Tinkrbl44]

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@cheriere wrote:

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

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@cheriere wrote:

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

Just to round things out, he should have added the Wasp bite, but I guess he ran out of space.  

Thanks for this @On It    

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Oh!  Getting stung by a wasp is the worst!  A few summers ago, I got stung right on top of my head!  

We have to spray a lot for wasps.  I don't know why, but they tend to flock on our porches like crazy! They start building nests early around here.  They're really tough to get rid of.

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@cheriere 

As a teenager, I had a nasty run-in with a wasp I was trying to help.  

He was floundering badly on the surface of my little sister's kiddie pool.  I thought he might drown, so I scooped him up and was about to toss him onto the grass when the ungrateful sucker BIT ME on my palm!  The bite swelled and hurt badly for most of a week.  

My father sympathized and said next time use a shovel from the sandbox or just let him drown.  No good deed goes unpunished.  lol

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That's a sweet story.  Isn't it too bad we have to learn the hard way.💝

My little Ruby will bark and bite at wasps every chance she gets.  I'm always afraid she's gonna try biting one and get stung.  Last year, she did this with an enormous hornet and somehow managed to injury it by pawing at it.  But once it was down, I knew I had to intervene and get rid of it!  I don't know how you're supposed to treat a pet for an insect bite?  Maybe Benadryl?

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@cheriere 

Yow, very good question!   

Maybe start a thread in Pet Lovers and see what others have to say?  

[cheriere]

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

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@cheriere wrote:

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

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@cheriere wrote:

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

Just to round things out, he should have added the Wasp bite, but I guess he ran out of space.  

Thanks for this @On It    

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Oh!  Getting stung by a wasp is the worst!  A few summers ago, I got stung right on top of my head!  

We have to spray a lot for wasps.  I don't know why, but they tend to flock on our porches like crazy! They start building nests early around here.  They're really tough to get rid of.

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@cheriere 

As a teenager, I had a nasty run-in with a wasp I was trying to help.  

He was floundering badly on the surface of my little sister's kiddie pool.  I thought he might drown, so I scooped him up and was about to toss him onto the grass when the ungrateful sucker BIT ME on my palm!  The bite swelled and hurt badly for most of a week.  

My father sympathized and said next time use a shovel from the sandbox or just let him drown.  No good deed goes unpunished.  lol

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That's a sweet story.  Isn't it too bad we have to learn the hard way.💝

My little Ruby will bark and bite at wasps every chance she gets.  I'm always afraid she's gonna try biting one and get stung.  Last year, she did this with an enormous hornet and somehow managed to injury it by pawing at it.  But once it was down, I knew I had to intervene and get rid of it!  I don't know how you're supposed to treat a pet for an insect bite?  Maybe Benadryl?

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@cheriere 

Yow, very good question!   

Maybe start a thread in Pet Lovers and see what others have to say?  

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Great idea!😃. I'll start one because I'm always curious about this.💝

[Puggywuggy]

@cheriere Yes, Benadryl and if that doesn't do the trick or if the dog's breath gets labored get them right in to the vet and they will inject them with something stronger. My Boomer gets after flying insects and this is what our vet says to do.
BTW, I also had a rescue Boston Terrier named Ruby! She was a great little companion and friend. 🐾❤️

[cheriere]

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@Puggywuggy wrote:
@cheriereYes, Benadryl and if that doesn't do the trick or if the dog's breath gets labored get them right in to the vet and they will inject them with something stronger. My Boomer gets after flying insects and this is what our vet says to do.
BTW, I also had a rescue Boston Terrier named Ruby! She was a great little companion and friend. 🐾❤️

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Thank you for the Benadryl tip.  I had a feeling that's probably what I'd go to.  Luckily, she hasn't been stung yet, but I'm always nervous since she loves to spend time outdoors in the summer.

I can't believe you had your own Little Ruby too!  They're just the best!  I can't imagine my life without her.

I really do appreciate your advice.  Thanks again.💝🌸

[SaveTheTurtles]

Interesting to see these bites side by side. Very helpful.

[bricklee]

Very helpful @On It ! Nice of you to share!