Dogs chase buzzing insects like bees, wasps, butterflies and other winged species when they find them in the garden or in the home interior. Sometimes they even make a snack of them but doing this to a wasp or hornet will meet your dog with pain and allergy. They can be too quick and alert to your dog and in all likelihood will win the fight. Normally a wasp sting will cause pain which will subside and disappear after sometime, but multiple stings by them can be extremely painful and even fatal. This will happen if you allow the wasps and hornets to build nests in your property and getting rid of them is one way of preventing your dog getting stung by them. You will need an expert wasps exterminator Bolton such as BBPP to remove wasps and hornets nests, then may be your dog will be safe from the attack.
Most times dogs are stung on the face or paws or mouth, because they use these parts to investigate the insects and they get stung in the mouth when they snap at wasp or hornet. Stings to dog’s body parts like mouth, throat can be hazardous because the spot will swell and mostly likely block the respiratory channel. When you find that your dog has been stung by wasp call a vet immediately.
How to know your dog has been stung?
You will see the following reactions from your dog if it has been stung by wasp
- Frantically pawing the mouth or face
- Whining
- Drooling
- Holding up a paw
- Biting or nibbling the sting site
- Visible swelling
- Hives
Sings that the dog is going through allergic reactions
- Swelling of mouth or throat
- Difficulty in breathing
- Collapse
If you find these signs in your dog you should immediately take the dog to the vet instead of waiting for him.
What should you do when your dog has been stung by a wasp or hornet?
Keeping calm is the best way to start the rearguard action. Use a credit or similar card to swipe at the stung area and remove the stinger. Do not squeeze the area as it will squeeze out more venom from the stinger. To soothe the pain apply ice on the spot. If it is suffering from allergic reactions like difficulty in breathing it is anaphylactic shock and is a medical emergency. Immediately contact your vet or reach his clinic. Do not give any antihistamine medication to the dogs as it could make the case severe. Any drug you want administer should be first checked with your vet. Many things are taken in to consideration such as dog’s body weight and age before prescribing a drug so it is important that you contact your vet and ask for counsel.
If you find wasps or hornets hovering in your home or garden atmosphere detect their nests and destroy them. This is the best way to prevent family members and pets from getting stung by them. In this regard you may need the special services of Pest Control Bolton and preferably wasps experts like BBPP, who will carry out the extermination professionally using safety equipment. You can get in touch with them on 647-910-6315 or through email info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote.