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Old 08-10-2008, 06:04 AM   #14
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We are aware of the fire ants but were also told that for the most part the fire ants will not bother dogs unless they are actively lying on a colony or something. Do you disagree? There are so many ant hills everywhere how could you possibly totally avoid eventual contact? THX for your response.
Fire ant bites can cause a histamine response, esp. if enough of them bit at one time. I would give the Benadryl every 6 hrs until you can get to the vet. Have the welts gone today? We killed the fire ant hills in our yard after Marcel was bitten.
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