URGENT ADVICE - Possible insect sting

[moetmum]

Many years ago I had the same thing with one of my afghans, he looked like a blood hound with bumps all over his body. If she is not in any distress I would just keep an eye on her, I hope you see an improvement soon Vicki.

[Benkura]

Thank you all for your positive thoughts. We're going to let Nakura sleep in bed with us tonight so we can keep a close eye on her. The swelling hasn't got any worse and she has even managed to grump at one of her sons so she must be feeling a bit better! LOL. I'll let you all know how she is in the morning. :)

[Basenjimamma]

I sure hope she feels better soon. I googled home remedies for bee stings and several homey things pulled, like dabbing it with applecider vinegar, making a paste wth baking soda and vinegar and the like. I really hope she will do better on the pill, but if not you might want to see what you have on hand in your pantry to help her out.

[Benkura]

Trouble being I can't see anything. I think it's in her mouth as she won't let me open her jaws. She seems to be slightly better and is certainly enjoying all the extra attention. Although she is thoroughly spoilt already. :)

[Basenjimamma]

Ok, being that I have never been to Scotland (I am swedish so it is a shame..)but do y'all have nettles there? In sweden we do and they are very bad even for dogs. But you think it is inside her mouth? Considering she won't let you open it, I bet you are right on..poor thing. My Westie on time got into an antmound and they bit him so bad taht he couldn't see through his eye, his nostrile were swolen shut, and his face looked like he wad been in a boxing match..we ended up giving him Benadryl and it got better within the hour. I know you don't have any benadryl, do you have anything at hoem for allergies? It might work.

[Benkura]

I hadn't thought on nettles. We have loads here and Nakura is forever trying to grab grass from the verges when out for a walk. Maybe she has had a mouthful of nettles?

[lukris]

Vicky, years ago one of our GSDs got a bee sting on his nose, his head swelled up and he had bumps all over. Like you, it was at the weekend. Took no worse effects and the vet said if he's ok after a few hours, no panick. Any really serious effects normally happen quite soon after the sting/bite. The treatments advised will probably just make her more comfy. Hope she settles tonight ok. We stilll had to get our GSD some antibiotics for any infections etc, your vet will advise.
Theresa

[Basenjimamma]

I don't know, she very well could've gotten into it..I wish she would let you look at her mouth. If she was bit by something the stinger might still be in her right? Maybe tonight, well it already is night for you , isn't it, maybe when she settles down to sleep, she might let you look and see what you can see. Either way i wish y'all have a good night and that she is getting better from here on out.

[lukris]

yes, maybe when she's a bit sleepy she might let you look in her mouth incase there is anything there. Hope she's ok tomorrow.

[Patty]

I hope she is better tomorrow - don't forget to order Apis Mel 30c and Urtica Urens 30c to keep by you in future. Ainsworth's 'phone no. is 02079355330, they are on the web but I've found they will post quicker when the order is given over the 'phone (next day if ordered a.m). They aren't open Saturdays and obviously too late for Nakura's this time but these are two of several remedies that I always keep.
Why is it that these things always happen over the weekend?!!!!
I'm sure she'll be ok , keep in touch.

[Nemo]

@Benkura:

I've been reading up on Loratadine and it is the generic name for Clarytin. Some websites say it should be OK to give her 1/2 tab. What do you guys think?

That is the dosage my vet gave me…5 mg every 12 to 24 h.

[sharronhurlbut]

Do let us know how it goes.

[JISGARD]

One of our dogs had a similar reaction many years ago and he looked reminiscent of a Shar Pei. I seem to remember that some people at the time said it could be reactions to frogs or toads. Anyway within 24 hours he was back to normal so hopefully your dogs will be ok for the NBS show.

Steve

[Borbasuk]

Happened to one of mine too, her whole head swelled up and yes, she did look just like a Shar Pei! It had started to go down by morning and we never did discover what had caused it.
Hope Nakura is looking better this morning.

[Benkura]

Thanks Guys. Nakura's swelling seems to have gone down a little over night. She is much better in herself. I will give her another 1/2 loratadine tablet this morning as it didn't seem to do any harm. Her eye is really weepy still so I am bathing it regularly in warm salty water. She still won't let me near her mouth though.

[basi]

Glad she is feeling a bit better today:D

[Basenjimamma]

I so glad she is feeling better..

[moetmum]

Pleased to hear Nakura is improving.

[Elscodobermann]

Hi Vicky - just noticed this thread - been away to Inverness on business then straight down to Windsor & back - hope Nakura is better.

I always keep a tube of an antihistamine cream so i can rub on just a wee dab if they get stung - 20 years ago i had a friend who lost her champion dobe bitch when she got stung in the throat after swallowing a bee - since then i have always had antihistamine in one shape or form in the car, showbag, cuboards at home etc.

[Benkura]

Nakura is much better tonight. Just a little bit weepy in her eye still. It's now Chance that's the problem. He seems to have come out in what I can only describe as hives. He's got little swellings all over his body and more and more are popping up all the time. I've just given him the other half of Nakura's Loratadine tablet and if that hasn't helped by morning, I now have a supply of Benadryl. I've racked my brain to think what he could be allergic to but I've done nothing different, walked him in the usual places etc.

Honestly, it's one thing after another. I think they just like me to worry all the time! :rolleyes: