Kimmy the Spider Killer

I am arachnophobic. My husband knows it's a good guess there's a spider in my vicinity if he suddenly hears my bloodcurdling screams...

Thankfully, Kimmy likes to kill those beasts, which is a good thing because now with spring approaching, they are waking up and crawling from their holes to invade...

Let's see what is Kimmy's reaction to wasps later on... I am deathly terrified of them. I am not sure if a wasp can hurt (sting) a dog, though.

Checked Google... looks like it can...

Unfortunately bees and dogs just don't get along. Puppies are fascinated by them, and dogs generally like to snap at them while they are flying and are frequently stung in the mouth or on the tongue.

What can we do for bee or wasp stings for our cats or dogs?

If you can find the sting spot, then use a meat tenderizer poultice, and follow up with an antihistamine: I use Benadryl 25mg 2-3X daily for twenty-four hours for dogs in the 15lb to 30lb range.

Most dogs become drowsy with antihistamine. If there is significant swelling (an allergic reaction) then see your veterinarian right away.

Dr. Van Lienden

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Bee stings are acid. Remove the sting and bathe the area in bicarbonate of soda.Wasp stings are alkali, and the sting is not left in the skin. Bathe the area in vinegar as the sting is alkaline.

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