{"id":181332,"date":"2017-10-09T09:02:59","date_gmt":"2017-10-08T23:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/d\/what-to-do-if-your-pet-gets-a-bee-sting\/"},"modified":"2021-07-02T04:25:06","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T18:25:06","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-pet-gets-a-bee-sting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/d\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-pet-gets-a-bee-sting\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do If Your Pet Gets A Bee Sting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring has sprung! Flowers are blooming and insects are buzzing around our gardens and parks, but what do you do if your curious cat or dog is stung by a bee\u00a0or wasp?
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If you\u2019ve been stung by a bee or wasp sting yourself you know just how much it hurts, and unfortunately it hurts just as much for your fur baby.<\/p>\n

Bee and wasp stings can not only be painful but some pets can also have an allergic reaction with severe cases causing their airways to close.<\/p>\n

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If your pet has been stung you can use first aid which may help reduce swelling and pain, however it is imperative to keep a close eye on your pet and if the their conditions worsen head straight to your vet.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Dr. Jason Nicholas, from Preventative Vet advises to always be aware and know what to look for.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe severity of any pet\u2019s reaction to a sting is difficult to predict and can be highly variable, even within the same pet on subsequent stings,\u201d he said\u00a0<\/p>\n

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