Do not squeeze or rub it or try to remove it with your hands. First, remove the sting since it’s going to inject the venom into the body even if it’s disconnected from the bee. When a cat is experiencing these signs, it’s strongly recommended that you take action as soon as possible. It might show signs of swelling, redness, pain in the muscles around the affected area, rapid breathing, vomiting, fatigue, fever and elevated heart rate. If The Cat Gets Stung By A BeeĬats can get allergic reactions when they get stung by bees. Take a good look at the body of your fluffy friend including the mouth to see if something appears odd.
However, you must refrain from rushing to the conclusion that your cat is safe after eating a bee. The poison that bees have only becomes dangerous if it enters the bloodstream, which happens by stinging, not eating.
These insects are not poisonous and a cat should have no problem digesting them. Eating a regular wasp, yellow jacket, moth, worm, hornet, butterfly, spider or ladybug, is generally not a problem for cats. If there is no sting, it should do no harm. Bees don’t exactly belong to their natural diet, but can eating a bee be dangerous? In Case the Bee Did Not Sting Your Cat Sometimes your cat will eat the insect whole. Cats have quick reflexes as well as sharp senses on fast-moving things that pique their curiosity. They may also need to be hospitalised for several days for monitoring.If your cat is a busy hunter, it might catch a bee from time to time. Multiple stings can also be dangerous as they could have an allergic reaction (see symptoms above).Ĭontact us immediately if you think your dog is having an allergic reaction as further treatment will be required, such as adrenaline, steroids, oxygen therapy and intravenous fluids. If your dog has been stung in/around their mouth, this can cause swelling and potentially block their airway. Never treat your dog with at home medications until you have spoken with us first, to ensure that the medications are safe to be given to your dog. At this point we may give your dog some pain relief, anti-inflammatories and antihistamines. We may advise that you bring your dog in to be checked over and remove any possible further stings.
Monitor your dog closely for any signs of allergic reactions. Then, if your dog will allow it, apply an ice pack/bag of frozen peas to the area, this will help soothe the sting and reduce inflammation. Do not use tweezers or fingers as this can squeeze the venom sac, therefore injecting more venom.īathe area in water or a solution of sodium bicarbonate to neutralise the acid in a bee sting, or vinegar to combat alkaline wasp venom. If you can see the sting (which means it was a bee), scrape the stinger out below the venom sac using a credit card. More serious symptoms associated with allergic (anaphylactic) reactions include wobbliness, collapse, pale gums, seizures, vomiting or difficulties breathing. Symptoms of being stung (location dependent): In most cases, a sting will cause mild pain and irritation, but will not need any veterinary treatment unless they cause swelling around the mouth/throat area. Teaching a good recall will be beneficial to prevent them from ‘playing’ with the bee/wasp. Main areas that tend to be stung are paws, when a dog accidentally treads on an insect, or their mouth, whilst trying to catch them. Throughout the year, your dog could be at risk of being stung by a bee or a wasp.
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