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07-29-2006, 07:47 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central Jersey
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| Yorkies and Bees I just finished reading Connie's very informative post regarding Maddie's bout of tonsillitis and infected tick bite. The response to Connie's post from the YT community was so supportive of Connie that it gave me the courage to ask this question ..... Are Yorkie's more at risk for a potentially dangerous bee sting than a larger dog? I currently have a huge problem with a burrow of cicada killer wasps in my back garden near the kitchen door. I am deathly allergic to bee/wasp stings so we have been spraying the burrows diligently over the last few days but unfortunately we have been plagued with horrific storms over the same period and the rain is just washing the insecticide away. (The area's have been fenced in so the dogs/cats can't get directly where we sprayed.) My two large dogs leave the wasps alone but Roxy and Ruby are fixated on chasing these rather large flying creatures constantly and I am concerned that they might be at risk for a more serious reaction should they get stung. I am taking every precaution and am taking them out in the garden ONLY on a leash today but sometimes one of those damn wasps lands right next to one of the pups and they pounce before I know it. When I am sure it is safe, I take the girls out front of the house but I have to be careful on the weekends because there is a lot of doggie traffic, including a potentially dangerous husky who has previously wounded my GSD and my mother's beautiful ridgeback. I'd go to the dog park for a while but the whole mite thread put me off! Juli |
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07-29-2006, 08:02 AM | #2 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I would imagine some yorkies can have reactions to bee stings the same as some people do
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07-29-2006, 09:36 AM | #3 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas
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| I would do my best to avoid the wasps and have a plan of action, if one of them does get stung. Here's a very informative article that tells you how to treat bee stings and wasp stings. I would have the necessary items (vinegar for wasps, baking soda for bees, benadryl, tweezers (bees), etc. on hand and easily accessible. http://lowchensaustralia.com/health/bites3.htm |
07-29-2006, 09:51 AM | #4 |
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| I don't blame you for being concerned about the bees and wasps stinging your yorkies. I know I've read where yorkies have had very bad reactions to bites, and some that don't seem to be bothered much. I'd suggest to keep a close watch and if one should get stung and show any symptoms, get him/her to a vet asap! I hope and pray that doesn't happen though and it sounds like you're taking all the precautions to prevent it. It seems this time of year...around here anyway, wasps get so much worse and even seem to bite more often than usual. There was a hornet nest in one of my birdhouses, so I lit a smoke bomb, put it in through the hole, and then stuffed the hole with plastic so they couldn't get out. I hate those things!!! Good luck and see to it that you don't get stung either!!!
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07-29-2006, 12:16 PM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central Jersey
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| Thanks for the article! Yes, I have all of this in plentiful supply! Believe it or not - it was my epi pens that I realized were out of date and had to run out and get refilled this afternoon! I'm afraid that one of these suckers is going to knock me out for the count - they are huge! I used to have a coonhound that got stung at least twice a year because she had an awful habit of snapping at the bees. Benedryl, ice and a lot of love and she was good to go a few days later. |
07-29-2006, 12:31 PM | #6 |
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| I would be extra careful around wasps!!! |
07-29-2006, 01:03 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Sounds like you have a plan for your furbaby! Now go get that epipen for yourself!!!
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07-29-2006, 04:38 PM | #8 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alberta ... Canada
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| Thought this might help: Summer is coming..with the heat comes flowers..with the flowers comes bees.. Bees don't go out of there way to sting, but certain pets have a way of getting themselves stung. My dog is determined to bite bees flying near his head, resulting in number of bee stings. This most commonly occurs in dogs, but I have seen a few cats who have decided to eat a bee an become stung in the mouth.. SIGNS Usually there is only minor swelling and redness- Your pet will be irritated acting itchy and a little sore. A small number of pets have allergic reactions. Most reactions are in the form of swelling, sometimes throughout the body ( hives). Some reactions are more serious, resulting in anaphylactic shock. You can see difficulty breathing, vomiting, weakness, trembling and collapse. SOLUTIONS LOOK FOR SIGNS OF SHOCK Specifically, anaphylactic shock. The blood pressure rapidly drops causing a whole host of problems. Symptoms include pale tongue and gums, trembling, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea. Often you can see quick, shallow respirations and ultimately, collapse. Wrap your pet in a blanket for heat, and put a few drops of honey on his gums to maintain consciousness. CPR In cases of anaphylactic shock, you may need to perform CPR if your pet stops breathing. Put your hand around his muzzle, and blow 2 breaths into his nose watching his chest rise. Give 15-20 breaths until your pet starts to breath on his own. Listen to your pet's heart by placing an ear against the chest. If the heart has stopped, then you need to begin cardiac compression. Place 1 hand over the chest behind the left armpit, compressing the chest ½ inch 80 times a minute. One breath for every 5 compressions. Continue this until your pet begins to breath on his own. TREAT THE SWELLING Most pets only need to be treated for swelling. The most effective is an antihistamine such as Benadryl or chlorpheniramine. Benadryl dose is 1mg per lb- so a 10lb cat can get 10mg or 1 teaspoon of the liquid or ½ of a 25mg tablet. Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed. REMOVE THE STINGER If you can see the stinger, then remove it. Scrape it free with a blunt knife blade. COOL IT DOWN A cold pack or compress will reduce the pain and inflammation. Cover the area with a cold cloth, and place and ice pack on top of the swelling- frozen peas work well. Keep it on until it starts to ice starts to warm. If your pet will allow it, repeat this within 1-2 hours. BAKING SODA This is one of your grandparents home remedies that work. Make a poultice by mixing 2 tablespoons of baking soda with just enough water to make a thick paste. Apply this to the bee sting. CALAMINE LOTION This works well for both myself and my dog. It can be applied directly to the swollen area. Repeat every 2-3 hours. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// If you are seeing bees around your pet, then be prepared to treat a sting. In most cases, there are few reactions. But a small number have serious signs of shock. If you don't know.. learn how to treat shock and perform CPR. LEARN how with my Book, Veterinary Secrets Revealed, at http://www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com |
07-29-2006, 08:28 PM | #9 |
And Tila, too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cali
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| wow thanks for asking this question I'm also am deathly allergic and there have been SOO many this year Whenever I see one I just got inside I try to make sure Tila doesn't get near any either but they're hard to see, sometimes they'll be laying on the floor and stuff |
07-29-2006, 09:15 PM | #10 |
Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member | I found this stuff at walmart it is the coolest stuff i have ever seen it kills anything it will kill a fly and a bee in mid air it;s called Ortho Home Defense indoor insect killer in a green spay bottle it's by the rat and mouse traps. We had a huge hornets nets by our front door i sprayed this stuff and there were 9 hornets on it they all dropped instantly on the ground dead then i sprayed the nest and it to fell i swear by this stuff for everything spiders, ants, earwigs, it even is safe for pets it says it will kill fleas you can spray it on your animals and it won't hurt them check it out!
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07-30-2006, 09:02 AM | #11 |
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| I have noticed on 2 occasions, when taking Elle out, she just loves to sniff the grass and chase the ants. It cracks me up, but then she also will chase bees. One time she tried to eat it. Of course I panicked and screamed at her, and she got scared and stopped. But I always keep a close eye on her because of that.
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