What to do if a cat is bitten by a hornet. If a cat is bitten by a bumblebee, what to do at home. Photos of cats stung by bees

The hornet is the largest genus of social wasps that poses a danger to human health. The largest representatives of insects reach a size of about 5.5 centimeters in length. In the European Union, hornets are classified as state-protected insects, and you can be fined for destroying their nests.

How to tell if a cat has been bitten by an insect

Wasps and bees fly into apartments, so a pet is not 100% protected from their bites anywhere, especially when the cat is playful and inquisitive. When a flickering dot appears in their field of vision, they strive to catch it or play with it. How can you tell if an animal has been bitten by a wasp or a bee?

What will immediately attract attention

What else appears (immediately or after some time)

• visible painful swelling in a specific place, swelling, prolonged lameness (observed when a cat was bitten on the paw by a wasp);
• breathing problems, shortness of breath, wheezing;
• hives;
• increased saliva production;
• an increase not only in local temperature, but also in the temperature of the entire body;
• in rare cases, vomiting;
• feverish state, tachycardia (the heart begins to beat quickly, but weakly);
• signs of anaphylactic or toxic shock;
• cramps, involuntary urination;
• lack of coordination of movements;
• loss of consciousness.

An effective means of combating insects - calling specialists

If lonely hornets fly into your summer cottage, then there is nothing to worry about. It’s another matter when their nest is discovered on the site itself or in a country house. After all, the Russian hornet is dangerous

close proximity.
And in this case, it’s up to you to decide whether the hornet
living next to you is dangerous.

To protect yourself and your loved ones, you need to get rid of their nest. You can do it yourself, but is it worth the risk? This matter should be entrusted to professionals.

Specialists treat the area from hornets and their homes at prices affordable for everyone. Destruction is carried out using a special technique and using modern drugs.

If you don’t want to endure the proximity of giant insects, call the Biotrix sanitary service! Professionals will ensure your safety!

Why are wasp and bee stings dangerous?

The bites of these insects should not be ignored under any circumstances. If this happens to your pet for the first time, the body’s reaction can be very unpredictable. What can be the danger of bites:

• If a wasp bites you on the nose, any part of the head, ear, lip or throat, then there is a high risk of developing swelling, which can block the airways and cause suffocation. The mortality rate of such bites is the highest.
• Bites to the groin and/or genitals can cause blockage of the ureters due to swelling.
• If a wasp bites a cat in the eye, an inflammatory process will develop with suppuration and the risk of blindness.
• When a small kitten is stung by a wasp or bee, a severe intoxication reaction can develop. For this, even the smallest dose of poison is enough for a small, fragile organism. There is a risk of death of the animal.
• Allergic reaction with hypersensitivity to bee/wasp venom. Convulsions and increased body temperature are also signs of an individual reaction to the venom of wasps and bees.
• Severe pain that interferes with normal life activities. This is especially noticeable if a cat is bitten on the paw by a wasp - the pain can be such that it is impossible to step on the paw.

The worst consequence is anaphylaxis! In case of anaphylactic shock, qualified assistance should be provided as soon as possible.

Signs of anaphylaxis

• severe lethargy of the cat, weakness, unnatural, inhibited behavior;
• pallor or cyanosis of visible mucous membranes (whites of the eyes, conjunctival mucosa, gums, inner surface of the cheeks);
• hoarse, difficult breathing;
• vomit;
• weak but rapid pulse;
• involuntary urination, cramps.

With all of the above signs, cats bitten by bees or wasps should be immediately taken to a veterinary clinic!

At particular risk for severe allergic reactions are:

• small kittens;
• cats and kittens who have any chronic diseases or are in the recovery period after any illness/surgery;
• individuals who have received multiple bites;
• cats (cats develop allergies faster and more severely than cats);
• “special” cat breeds: British, Angora, Persian and almost all long-haired;
• cats that have or have previously had a hypersensitivity reaction to wasp or bee venom.

What is first aid?

What to do if a cat is bitten by a bee or wasp? In any case, you will have to provide first aid yourself, and then go to the veterinarian if the need arises.

Help algorithm:

1. Place the cat in any cool place and give it complete rest. Be sure to bring it from the street into the house if everything happened in the yard.
2. Observe the animal for just a few minutes to rule out symptoms of anaphylactic shock or suffocating edema, when you should rush to the veterinary clinic rather than try to help yourself.
3. If you have the homeopathic medicine “Apis” in your home medicine cabinet, it is recommended to give the cat 5-10 drops orally with a small amount of water. This is especially true in cases where there is a history of insect bites and allergies to them - this should always be the case.
4. Under control of the general condition, you should begin examining the animal’s body to understand where the insect bite occurred. If edema and swelling are found in the area of ​​the larynx, then immediately take your pet to a specialist. Intubation may be necessary, and this can only be done by a specialist.
5. Remember: wasps do not leave stings, only bees leave stings!
   If a cat has been bitten by a bee, you need to find a place with a protruding sting and carefully pull it out using tweezers. It is important not to flatten it, otherwise the intoxication reaction will intensify. If a wasp stings, you can try to lightly squeeze out the ichor with the remaining poison. But this manipulation is only suitable for the first minutes after an insect attack, because then swelling forms and the hole narrows so much that nothing can be squeezed out. During any manipulations at the site of swelling, the cat must be well secured - this is very painful!

After removing the sting and squeezing out any remaining toxins, the bite site can be treated with the following solutions and substances:

• fruit acids (rub with a piece of lemon, apple, orange, you can add a pulp of the pulp of these fruits);
• vinegar water (9% table or natural apple cider vinegar is mixed with water in a 1:1 ratio, a cotton swab is generously moistened and applied to the bite site. The exception is bites in the mouth or near the mouth);
• citric acid solution (make slightly acidic water, moisten a cotton swab, apply to the bite site);
• a soap solution made from laundry soap relieves itching (soap a cotton swab generously and periodically wash the wound);
• soda solution (dilute a third of a level teaspoon in 100 ml of water, wipe with a cotton swab dipped in the solution);
• ammonia (do not generously lubricate the bite site if it is not on the head - legs, stomach, back...);
• turmeric (sprinkle generously on the bite area, after moistening it with plain water).

Applying cold to the bite site

Take something cold (ice, some kind of product) out of the freezer, wrap it in a thin cotton towel or napkin and apply it for 10 seconds with the same breaks. Cold will sharply narrow the skin capillaries, preventing the spread of poison and increasing swelling. Cold can be applied before treating the bite site with topical solutions, especially if the animal has been injured by a wasp. Then cold is first applied, then local treatment is done.

What not to do

It is important not only to help your pet correctly and promptly when bitten by stinging insects, but also not to cause harm. A cat was bitten by a wasp - what not to do:

• treat bite sites with any irritating ointments and gels for people containing menthol and essential oils;
• give any antiallergic drugs to people - at best they simply will not help, at worst they will harm the general condition;
• try to provide independent assistance for anaphylactic shock and Quincke's edema.

When to go to the vet

In the following situations, you need to immediately take the animal to a veterinarian:

• a wasp/bee bit a small kitten;
• the bite was in the head area, and especially somewhere in the neck;
• a severe allergic reaction with angioedema and difficulty breathing is visible;
• the organ of vision was damaged (bite directly in the eye);
• Some time after the bite, the cat loses its appetite, apathy appears, the temperature of the whole body rises, and the place where the insect stung swells or begins to fester.

What the veterinarian urgently introduces:

• prednisolone: ​​0.5-1 ml subcutaneously/intramuscularly;
• dexamethasone: 0.2-1 ml subcutaneously/into the muscle;
• Benadryl (diphenhydramine, diphenhydramine): 0.5-1 ml intramuscularly;
• Diazolin: ½ tablet orally. or pills, but only in cases where there is no swelling of the pharynx and swallowing is not difficult;
• aminophylline: 0.1-0.5 ml into the muscle or subcutaneously to improve ventilation in case of swelling of the airways.
• adrenaline 0.1% - administered in particularly urgent cases of anaphylaxis. The dosage is determined only by a veterinarian in each individual case, because If the calculation is incorrect, you can get the opposite effect.

In most cases, the cat’s body copes with wasp and bee stings on its own - swelling, swelling, pain, lameness subside and disappear within 2-7 days (up to a maximum of 10 with increased individual sensitivity of the body). Cases when urgent veterinary care is required are quite rare, but every cat owner should be able to figure out when it is really needed.

The cat was bitten by a wasp. In the summer, such incidents are not uncommon, especially if the owners take their pet out of town. Cats and dogs are very playful animals who enjoy chasing butterflies and flies. However, not all insects are harmless.

The result of a fun game can be a very painful bite, and often four-legged pets can stir up a hornet's nest. Retribution for such a prank will not be long in coming.

What danger do wasp stings pose?

Most often, wasps bite on the paw pads or mouth area, much less often on other parts of the body, since the body of the animal is protected by fur. If the bite occurs on the paw or body, then it will not pose a danger to the health of the animal.

Pain and other unpleasant symptoms will go away on their own within 3-4 hours, leaving no consequences, except, perhaps, scars. However, in some cases, the owner of the animal may not notice that the cat has been attacked by a stinging insect.

Under no circumstances should you ignore the fact that a cat was bitten by a wasp. If this happened for the first time, then it is unknown how the animal’s body will react to the bite. The owner must pay special attention to the condition of the pet in cases where:

1. The bite occurred in the area of ​​the muzzle, head, throat, ears, nose, and lip. This is fraught with the possibility of swelling, which will spread to the respiratory tract. The likelihood of death from suffocation in this case is very high.
2. The insect stings the genitals or groin - this can lead to blockage of the urinary tract.
3. A wasp bit a cat in the eye - inflammation, and even possible.
4. A wasp or bee bit a small kitten. Even a small dose of a toxic substance is enough to cause intoxication in a fragile body, which, in turn, can lead to the death of the baby.
5. The animal has hypersensitivity and allergies.

Any of these factors can contribute to angioedema or anaphylactic shock, which is why it is so important to provide first aid to your pet in a timely manner, and if possible, immediately take the animal to a veterinary clinic.

The British are the most prone to allergic reactions. There is also a huge danger for cats that have received multiple bee and wasp stings, as well as for animals with chronic diseases or who have recently undergone surgery.

Symptoms of a wasp sting in a cat

In some long-haired breeds (Persian, Angora, etc.), swelling may not be visible due to long hair. Trouble can be suspected by a change in the pet's behavior - it becomes angry, aggressive, does not allow the person who wants to examine it to approach it, and meows pitifully.

Cats are curious creatures with a well-developed hunting instinct. No cat would miss an opportunity to catch a buzzing insect, but a bee sting can be very dangerous.

Who are hornets

They are the largest representatives of the wasp family. The peculiarity of insects is their size: the body length is 2–3 cm, in some individuals it is more than 5 cm, and the wingspan is up to 8 cm. Hornets differ from each other in the color of their heads - all shades of yellow and orange are found. They live in a colony with a complex hierarchical structure, where each individual clearly fulfills its caste role. Such a system perfectly organizes the construction of the hive and its protection, nutrition and the reproduction process.

Because of their size, hornets have received interesting names: in Japan - “sparrow-bee”, in Taiwan - “bee-tiger”.

The hornet's sting is smooth and easily leaves the victim's body.

Symptoms of bites

As a rule, if a cat is bitten by a bee, the symptoms are localized at the site of the bite and manifest locally. In the case when a bee stings and the animal owner does not notice it, you need to know the clinical signs:

• The bite site swells greatly (can double in size) and becomes hot;
• The cat is restless, shaking its paw or head;
• Drooling may occur.

The local reaction is not life-threatening for the animal. But allergic reactions, although rare, pose a real danger to the pet’s life. Symptoms of an allergic reaction in a pet:

• Heartbeat disturbance;
• Very strong drooling;
• Shortness of breath, hoarse breathing;
• State of shock;
• Quincke's edema;
• Depression of consciousness, unsteady gait.

If you are bitten...

In the warm season, the number of victims of animal and insect bites, burns caused by plants and some animals increases. Moreover, not somewhere in the distant Amazon, but here in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region and in traditional vacation spots - in Crimea, Bulgaria, and the Mediterranean.

Snakes

The common viper is widespread in Russia, as well as in Northern and Central Europe and Northern Asia. The poison causes pain, swelling at the site of the bite, a rise in temperature, heart function may sharply deteriorate, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness is possible. Cases of death from a viper bite are quite rare. However, allergy sufferers may have a very severe reaction. Therefore, the first thing to do is take an antihistamine and go to the doctor. You need to remain calm, drink more fluids (but not alcohol). Sometimes it is recommended to suck out the poison if there are no damaged teeth or abrasions in the mouth.

The steppe viper lives in the Crimea, the Caucasus, Europe, Kazakhstan and China. Its bites are less poisonous than those of the common viper. There are no known cases of death from steppe viper bites. But the bites of large species of vipers are dangerous to humans. For example, the bite of a viper, which injects about 50 mg of poison. This snake lives in Transcaucasia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, northern Africa, the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean, etc.

Bees, wasps, bumblebees

The bite causes short-term pain and burning, followed by redness and swelling. In most cases, the pain and itching goes away within one to two days. It is dangerous if a person is stung by tens or hundreds of bees at the same time (the lethal dose is 100-500 stings). If an insect bite occurs on the inside of the mouth or throat, or in the eyeball, in these cases you should immediately consult a doctor. There are people with increased sensitivity to Hymenoptera bites. They can have a severe reaction even if they are stung by one or two insects.

For a country walk, it is better to wear clothes made of light fabric that cover your neck, arms and legs as much as possible. Bright and dark colors attract insects more. If a wasp or bee is flying near you, do not make sudden, fussy movements.

If you are stung by a bee, you need to carefully remove the sting. It is not recommended to squeeze out the sting with your fingers, as this may spread the poison. Place a cotton swab moistened with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or water and soda on the bite site. You can apply ice. Allergy sufferers should always have with them antihistamines recommended by their doctor.

Scolopendra

The ringed scolopendra is found in large quantities in the Crimea, the Mediterranean and Transcaucasia. The bite is dangerous to humans, but not fatal.

Scolopendras often crawl into tents and houses. You can step on it on the beach or accidentally touch it with your hand while assembling a tent or turning over a stone.

The sting of a scolopendra is quite difficult for many people. The bite site swells greatly, and the swelling gradually spreads to a large area of ​​the body. The temperature often rises to 38-39°, chills and aches often occur. Symptoms usually disappear within 24-48 hours. However, in any case, victims should urgently consult a doctor. Bites are especially difficult for children, allergy sufferers, or people suffering from heart disease.

Australia and South America are home to larger species of scolopendra that are purple, red, and yellow in color. In total, about 600 species of scolopendra are known.

Scorpions and spiders

Scorpion venom has a toxic effect on the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. The most dangerous in the territory of the former USSR is the karakurt (“black widow”). Karakurt is found in the desert and steppe zones of Central Asia, Crimea, the Caucasus, southern Europe and northern Africa. The bites of the female can be fatal to humans and animals such as a camel or horse - the karakurt venom is 15 times stronger than the venom of a rattlesnake. The spider does not attack a person unless he is disturbed.

After a karakurt bite, a small red spot appears on the skin, which quickly fades. After 10-15 minutes, acute pain occurs in the abdomen, lower back, chest, severe anxiety, agitation, and fear of death. The victim's legs go numb, breathing becomes difficult, vomiting and headache appear. The face takes on a bluish tint. The heart rate drops, the pulse is arrhythmic. It is necessary to administer anti-karakurt serum, so the patient must be taken to a medical facility.

Dogs, cats, foxes, rats

Animal bites can cause infection with rabies and tetanus. Rabies is an infectious disease of the nervous system with a 100% fatal outcome. The victim is prescribed a course of vaccination against rabies. If the dog can be monitored, then after a 10-day period, in the absence of rabies in the dog, vaccinations can be stopped; in all other cases, vaccinations are continued until the course is completed.

Tetanus is another dangerous disease transmitted by animals. It is recommended to get a tetanus shot every 10 years. If more than five years have passed since the last vaccination, and the wound is deep and dangerous, it is necessary to re-vaccinate within 48 hours from the moment of the bite. Less dangerous, but much more common complications of animal bites are wound infection and the development of an abscess.

Avoid contact with unknown animals. Even animals that seem friendly can bite. Do not feed or try to catch or play with wild animals - squirrels, raccoons, rats. Do not disturb the animal while it is eating or feeding its offspring. And don't stick your fingers into the cages at the zoo.

Sea urchins and jellyfish

Many people suffer from sea urchin stings. They are found at the bottom off the coast of Turkey, Cyprus, Montenegro, etc. The injections are very painful and take a long time to heal. Small fragments of sea urchin spines very often remain in the wound. Removing them is not always easy - they are very fragile. It is better not to swim where there are hedgehogs, or to go into the water in rubber slippers. If the injection could not be avoided, you will have to consult a doctor.

You shouldn't joke with jellyfish either. When you touch a jellyfish, a burn occurs, sometimes quite severe. You should wash the damaged area with salt water, not fresh water, which can worsen the burn. Apply ice well. Allergy sufferers may experience a severe reaction, and in such cases they should urgently consult a doctor, and before that take an antihistamine. There are known cases of anaphylactic reactions to the burn of ordinary jellyfish, which ended tragically.

In the Black Sea, aurelia and corneros are the most common species; they are not very dangerous. More aggressive jellyfish live in the Mediterranean - cyanea ("hairy jellyfish"), pelagia ("small lilac sting"), chrysaora ("sea nettle"), etc. Their burns are stronger than those of the Black Sea, and allergic reactions are more common. The most dangerous jellyfish are in Australian waters.

Dangerous plants

Some plants can cause severe burns that take a long time to heal.

Ash tree, or burning bush, is a plant with very beautiful flowers. They smell them, bring them to the face, pick them off... At the moment of touching, a person does not feel anything, but after 10-12 hours the skin at the site of contact turns red, becomes blistered and burns form (up to the second degree). Skin lesions over a large surface are life-threatening. Grows in Europe, Turkey. It can be found in Crimea and the Caucasus.

Hogweed is distributed throughout the European part of Russia and in Estonia. A short period of sun exposure to an area of ​​skin stained with plant juice is enough to cause a second-degree burn. They are treated in the same way as regular burns. You need to remember what these plants look like and not touch them or inhale their aroma.

Bloodsucker healer and other useful creatures

It turns out that some bites and venoms not only cause pain, but also bring benefits.

Doctors actively use leeches, bees and snakes to treat many diseases. Bee venom is used to treat pain of various origins, chronic bronchitis and bronchial asthma, the consequences of stroke, etc. Medicinal preparations that have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect are made from snake venom.

Hirudotherapy – treatment with leeches – is also widely used in medicine. 82 different substances were found in the saliva of leeches. An insignificant amount of this “medicine” enters the patient’s blood and does its good work there. Leeches help in the treatment of arthrosis and arthritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, myopathy, neurodermatitis, and bronchial asthma.

Treatment with leeches also has contraindications: hemophilia, congenital incoagulability, severe anemia, hemorrhagic diathesis, pregnancy. In addition, leeches are not recommended for people with persistently low blood pressure, as well as those who have an individual intolerance to any component contained in the secretion of the salivary glands of these beneficial annelids.

The “bite” itself is no more painful than a mosquito: by piercing the skin, the leech injects a special substance, which relieves swelling and pain. The famous surgeon Nikolai Pirogov, even during the Russian-Turkish War, applied a hundred or more leeches to extensive lacerations. And this saved hundreds of wounded people from painful shock and infections!

There are about 400 types of leeches on the globe, but only medical and pharmaceutical ones can work wonders. The first information about their healing properties dates back to Ancient Egypt. These are wall paintings that were discovered in the tomb of the pharaohs of the 18th dynasty (1567–1308 BC). They say that the secret of Nefertiti’s extraordinary beauty is that she added... dried leeches to her cosmetic potions.

Our clinic is often visited by patients who have received wounds or damage from animal or insect bites - dogs, cats, bees, ticks and even foxes, iguanas, parrots and jellyfish...

Often there are difficult cases, the wounds from bites are lacerated, extensive, multiple, and often infected. Jellyfish burns take a long time to heal. Animals and insects can be carriers of various dangerous infections. Allergy sufferers, asthmatics, children, and the elderly especially suffer from insect venom from bites. They need to be especially careful and protect themselves, and if the bite cannot be avoided, then immediately consult a doctor. When going even for a short walk in the forest, you need to carefully cover your body in any weather, even hot. You need to use products that repel insects and ticks - now there is a large selection in pharmacies and stores. Be careful when interacting with pets and especially with wild animals. Be sure to have at home and take with you outside the city and to the resort a small first aid kit in which to put a bandage, iodine, a plaster, a small bottle of hydrogen peroxide, and soda powder. You need to dilute soda with water and apply a bandage to the bite - this is one of the simple and effective first aid methods. People with allergies must have with them antihistamines recommended by their doctor.

To prevent tick-borne encephalitis, you need to take a course of vaccination. If you are planning to travel to epidemiological areas, you also need to get the necessary vaccinations in advance. All vaccinations, except for rabies vaccination, can be done in our clinic. Rabies vaccination in St. Petersburg is given only at the City Anti-Rabies Center on Kavalergardskaya Street, 26.

First aid

Every owner must know what to do if a cat is bitten by a bee. First of all, you need to provide first aid to the animal before taking the pet to the veterinarian.

1. When a bee stings, it leaves a sting in the wound. First aid is to remove the sting. The tiny bee sting is almost impossible to reach with your hands; you need to use tweezers and carefully remove it without crushing it. Before you begin to remove the sting from the wound, the cat needs to be well secured - any manipulation at the site of the bite will be very painful.
2. After the sting is removed, the bite site should be washed with soap and treated with a solution of vinegar (1:1 with water) or chlorhexidine.
3. Apply cold to the bite site - ice or any frozen product, be sure to first wrap it in cloth.

Treatment of the bite site

The bite site can be treated with hydrogen peroxide, but the most effective way is to rinse with a vinegar solution.

Soap will also help relieve some of the pain at the site of the bite; you should wash the wound regularly with a soapy solution.

If the bite occurs in the eye area, under no circumstances should you wash it with vinegar or peroxide. A chamomile solution is used to wash the eyes.

A cold compress will help reduce the effects of the bite and lower the animal's body temperature, because During the spread of bee venom, body temperature rises.

Treatment with drugs

A bee sting is always painful and can lead to serious complications. If bitten in the paw area, the animal will not be able to move normally for several days. And bites to the head, larynx, mouth, eyes or genitals can be fatal for your pet.

To treat bites on the paws or body of an animal, local treatment is sufficient; no medical intervention is required. If a bee stings in the head or genital area, it is imperative to carry out medical treatment and strictly under the guidance of a veterinarian. Any medications and dosage must be prescribed by a doctor, even if it is impossible to deliver the animal to the clinic (consultations by telephone).

Treatment consists of stopping the spread of poison and absorption into the blood. Be sure to administer prednisolone to reduce the manifestation of allergic reactions. Prednisolone can be given as tablets or intramuscularly. Injections are more effective, the medicine begins to act much faster than tablets, and it is not always possible to give the cat a tablet. The dosage of the drug must be calculated by a veterinarian, but if it is impossible to obtain advice, the dose of the drug is 0.1 ml per 1 kg of animal. Prednisolone can be administered every 12 hours.

Instead of prednisolone, you can give dexamethasone at a dosage of 0.2 ml per 1 kg of animal weight. It is not advisable to give Suprastin to animals, because often causes adverse reactions in cats.

Contacting a veterinarian

If a cat shows signs of an allergic reaction, the animal must be taken to a veterinarian - in this case, minutes can count. If a severe allergy occurs - for example, swelling of the larynx, respiratory arrest, only a doctor can restore breathing by installing an oxygen tube.

In addition, in case of swelling or shock, it is necessary to inject adrenaline - including intravenous drips. Adrenaline should be administered carefully and slowly; only a qualified veterinarian can calculate the dosage and frequency of administration.

But even if the animal does not experience an acute reaction, and the bite occurs in the area of ​​the head, mouth, eyes or genitals, it is necessary to show the pet to a veterinarian. Swelling of the larynx or mouth can, if left unchecked, severely impair respiratory function. A bite to the eye area can lead to blindness or inflammation. And swelling in the genital area can slow down or completely stop urination - in this case, a catheter must be installed.

It is imperative to take kittens to the doctor, especially blind ones; small kittens have weak immunity and the dosage of poison significantly exceeds the dose of an adult animal.

Some breeds of cats are more prone to allergic reactions - for example, Angora, Persian, British cats - these animals must be shown to a doctor, because the allergic reaction may be delayed.

Options for helping your pet at home

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If the above symptoms are detected, experts strongly advise contacting a veterinarian as soon as possible. But, since many owners first of all turn to the Internet for advice, several recommendations should be given.

1. First of all, you need to determine the location of the bite. You won’t be able to cope on your own, since the animal at this moment is not in the mood for contact, so someone will have to hold the cat by force, and someone will have to check the fur centimeter by centimeter.
2. Having found a place, armed with a manicure set, you need to remove the sting (if it was a bee) from the skin. This will reduce the amount of poison and may not lead to anaphylactic shock. The bite site should be treated with peroxide.

But further actions will be problematic if everything happened far from civilization and no one has a veterinary first aid kit lying around. If your cat does not tolerate the bite well, she needs an anti-inflammatory drug. In this case, the best options would be Prednisolone or Dexamethasone. It’s good if the medicine comes in the form of injections. Because feeding the tablet to an animal that has increased salivation and violence will be problematic. In addition, the injection works much faster.

The injections must be repeated for three days at intervals of 12 hours. In addition, cats will still experience itching, which they will scratch with their claws. Therefore, the wound must be constantly treated. Ideally, it would be good to limit the animal’s access to the affected area of ​​the body by bandaging. At the same time, you need to understand that such bandages on the cats’ bodies do not last long.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the drug Benadryl, which has “pulled countless cats and kittens out of the dead.” This is an antiallergic drug that will help the animal not to suffocate and will get the cat back on its feet within 24 hours. It should be available always and everywhere, even if the owner is not sure of his pet’s allergic reactions.

Prevention

Prevention of bee stings can only be done by protecting your home - mosquito nets on windows, nets on doors. Animal bowls should not be placed outside.

And, of course, pets must be closely monitored and treated with repellents.

Most often, a bee sting does not pose a danger to a cat; the symptoms go away within a few days, but the location of the poison causes great suffering to the pet. If the animal has been bitten by bees before and has not had any allergic reactions, then the cat will tolerate another bite well.

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In spring and summer, when the weather is good, we try to be outdoors more often and take our pets with us. But do not forget that there are dangers awaiting them there - injuries, insect bites. Cats and dogs can get into trouble because they are curious and playful. Reactions to bites in animals, just like in people, can be different.

Unlike blood-sucking insects (ticks, mosquitoes and midges), insects such as bees, wasps, bumblebees or hornets do not bite their prey, but sting with a sharp sting located at the end of the abdomen. The danger is not the wound itself, but the poison, which is injected into the victim’s body through a puncture in the skin, like from a syringe. This poison is a protein compound. This is why an allergic reaction is possible.

Bumblebee stings, like other stinging insects, are very painful, so you will immediately notice your pet's reaction. In addition to pain, the first things to appear are burning and redness. Then swelling and itching may appear. After some time, a rise in temperature, nausea, fever, weakness, and loss of coordination are possible. The greatest danger is an allergic reaction, which is accompanied by severe swelling, changes in heart rate, convulsions, and in the worst case, can result in death. Therefore, you need to quickly provide first aid to your four-legged friend.

How to protect your pets

In summer, it is necessary to protect your cat from bites of various types of insects. It will not be possible to completely protect your pet from the environment, so you should make his stay in nature less dangerous.

Prevention measures:

1. It is necessary to install mosquito nets on windows indoors, especially outside the city.
2. It is necessary to clean the garden plot and destroy wasp and bee nests.
3. The cat should be fed and watered only indoors, not outdoors. This way, the risk of swallowing a dangerous insect with food can be minimized.
4. Before going outside, the cat is treated with repellents, which makes it possible to protect his stay on the street for several hours.

Important! If all these measures are observed, insect damage to the animal can be eliminated.

First aid

1. Examine the bite site. Bees and bumblebees can leave a sting in the wound. Try to remove it carefully. Bumblebees have a smooth sting that rarely remains, but they can sting several times.
2. Wash the bite with an antiseptic - medical alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
3. To relieve irritation, lubricate the sore spot with iodine or ammonia, apply a cold compress soaked in a solution of baking soda (1 teaspoon per glass of water) for 20 - 30 minutes.
4. You can give the animal an antihistamine - suprastin, tavegil, diphenhydramine, diazolin, approximately ¼ - ½ tablet depending on weight. It is still better for the medicine to be prescribed by a doctor.
5. In case of a severe allergic reaction, immediately contact a veterinarian who will give an intramuscular injection.

1.General information

Insect bites

- a phenomenon familiar to everyone. This is especially true in the summer, when most representatives of the order of arthropods can be found literally everywhere where there is land and sunlight.

Many insects (wasps, bees and others) when bitten, secrete a toxic liquid, which, when it enters the body of a hypersensitive person, causes allergic reactions. Despite the fact that they are rarely serious, causing only minor swelling and redness, the basic symptoms of allergies should be known to every person. This information will help you identify an allergy to insect bites in order to cope with it yourself or with medical help.

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How dangerous are insect bites?

The greatest danger comes from cases of multiple bites, as well as when a bumblebee stings in the area of ​​the eyes, nose, tongue or throat, because The muscles of the throat and tongue may swell, causing suffocation. In this case, it is necessary to deliver the animal to the nearest veterinary center as quickly as possible. Also, bites are especially dangerous for small kittens and puppies. Monitor your pet closely for several hours after the bite to watch for warning signs. If the bite is on a paw or other not too sensitive area, there will most likely be a slight swelling that will go away in a couple of days.

Bumblebees are quite peaceful insects and sting quite rarely, and not all of them have a sting. They attack people and animals only if they are grabbed or the nest is disturbed.

When going out into nature with your four-legged friend, try to protect him from dangers in order to avoid unpleasant consequences. Be attentive to your pet.

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If a cat is stung by a bee, it is necessary to provide first aid and then act according to the circumstances. If your pet's health worsens, you should show it to a veterinarian. The most dangerous bites are on the muzzle, neck, and nose. If a severe allergic reaction develops, the animal risks dying.

How to protect yourself from hornet bites: preventive measures

Caution will help avoid dangerous bites:

1. Avoid abandoned wooden buildings and those areas in the forest that seem impassable.

   
   Hornets like to settle in abandoned houses, where they are very difficult to spot.

2. If you find a nest near your home, call a special authority. Do not burn the hornets' habitat yourself - you will only anger the insects and get numerous bites. Remember that aerosol products used against insects do not work on these members of the wasp family.
3. If you see a hornet nearby, do not make sudden movements so as not to provoke an attack. Freeze in place.
4. If there is a whole hive nearby, hide before the insects discover you.

The only type of clothing that will protect you from attacking hornets is a beekeeper's suit.

A beekeeper's suit will be good protection against a hornet attack

Tips for allergy sufferers

Follow these simple rules:

1. Always keep with you antihistamines (preferably in the form of injections, but tablets are also possible) that are effective for you.
2. Tell those you interact with about your allergies. Explain in advance what to do in case of an emergency.
3. Carry with you a sheet with a list of medications to which you are allergic.

Hornets don't just attack people. Be careful not to make sudden movements, touch insects or damage the nest. And then you won’t have to feel their protection in action.

Symptoms of bites

If a bee stings, the animal’s reaction is the same as a person’s. When poison enters the bloodstream, swelling, swelling, redness, pain, burning, and eventually itching appear at the site. In some cases, symptoms disappear on their own within a few days, without special treatment. In another situation, an urgent visit to a specialist is required. The photo is presented below.

If a cat is bitten by a bee, a severe allergic reaction may occur, which is manifested by a general deterioration in the animal’s well-being.

• vomit;
• lack of appetite;
• convulsions;
• lacrimation;
• increased salivation;
• trembling throughout the body;
• temperature increase;
• loss of consciousness;
• hard breath;
• swelling of the larynx.

The allergy appears within the first 20 minutes after a bee stings. But complications may occur the next day. If after first aid the cat’s condition does not improve, you should take the pet to the veterinarian or consult by phone.

Folk remedies for bites

Given the poor infrastructure in many remote areas, the above services and medications may not be available to many owners. Indeed, not every city has a veterinary clinic, and interruptions in the supply of medicines can also be seasonal.

As usual, traditional medicine comes to the rescue in such situations. It must be remembered that this is the most extreme measure when it is not possible to carry out normal treatment, because the effectiveness of the action and the recovery period for the pet will be completely different.

So, the main thing in this matter is to start stopping the bite from the very first minutes. You need to find the swelling/site of the lesion, take a lemon, orange or any other citrus fruit and apply it to the bite site.

Next, an infusion of chamomile or calendula is brewed and compresses are given to the animal throughout the day. This will partially help relieve inflammation. Turmeric powder, which needs to be diluted with water, will help cope with subsequent itching.

Important! Traditional medicine can only help if the animal does not have an allergic reaction.

First aid

What to do if a cat is bitten by a bee, there is a certain mechanism of action. The insect leaves in the pet's body, which continues to excrete, it needs to be removed. If, upon careful examination of the affected area, no bee sting is found, it means...

1. The sting should be removed carefully using tweezers. Using nails can damage the structure and leave part of an organ in the body, which is highly undesirable. Surgery will be required to remove it.
2. Next, you should treat the sore spot with any antiseptic to neutralize the effect of the poison. For these purposes, medications and folk remedies are used.
3. After disinfection, you need to relieve swelling and reduce pain. In this case, use a cold compress or ice cubes wrapped in a towel. The swelling will finally go away in a few days. It is recommended to repeat the procedure several times a day.

If there are signs of a severe allergic reaction, before being examined by a specialist, it is allowed to give the cat an antihistamine or activated charcoal to remove toxins.

Disinfestation products

You can treat the wound if a bee has stung a cat with medical alcohol, ammonia, any alcohol tincture, or hydrogen peroxide.

• Tincture of valerian, motherwort, and calendula soothes pain and relieves swelling. A small amount is applied to a cotton swab and applied to the sore spot.
• If there is no alcohol, prepare a paste from soda. Mix kitchen salt and baking soda in equal proportions, dilute with a little water to form a paste. Apply to the skin. Baking soda helps relieve swelling, pain, burning, itching.
• You can disinfect the wound with juice from orange, lemon, onion, and potato. Another effective remedy is laundry soap or an acidic solution. Table vinegar and citric acid are added to the water. They make lotions, apply a compress, wipe the skin.

In the future, to eliminate swelling, decoctions of medicinal herbs are used - chamomile, mint, lemon balm, calendula. The potion is poured with boiling water and left for half an hour. Sore spots need to be treated several times a day. The swelling goes away completely within 3 days.

Interesting!

The cat actively licks the bitten area with its tongue. Not only because the animal is in pain or unpleasant, but to disinfect the wound. Saliva is a natural antiseptic. Wild, stray cats treat themselves. The sting falls out over time without outside help.

After a bee stings a cat's nose or other place on its face, an antihistamine should be given to avoid severe allergies. There is no special cat drug. Experts advise:

• Prednisolone. At home, give 0.5 tablets. Turn it into powder, dilute it with water, and pour it into the cat’s mouth. If immediate relief of an allergic reaction is required, an injection is given intramuscularly and 0.5 ml of solution is injected.
• Dexamethasone. More suitable for obvious signs of allergies - vomiting, nausea, difficulty breathing. An injection is given with a solution of 0.2 ml.
• Diazolin. It is recommended if a bee has bitten a kitten, an adult cat, or a cat. Dose – 0.5 tablets at a time. On the first day, an antihistamine is given three times.
• L-cet. A modern antihistamine is produced in the form of a suspension or tablets. In the first case, give 0.5 teaspoon per day, in the second - ¼ of the tablet.

To save a cat’s life after a bee sting, you can give any antihistamine that is in your home medicine cabinet, but then you should show your pet to a specialist. Carry out further therapy under the supervision of a veterinarian.

If a bee bites a cat on the paw, there is no particular cause for concern. But an animal may have an individual intolerance to bee venom. In this case, the consequences are unpredictable, the paw noticeably swells. To avoid complications, you need to give an antihistamine immediately after discovering a bite.

Cat treatment

The bite goes away completely within a week. Pain and swelling gradually change. There is a risk of secondary infection if the pet begins to scratch the itchy wounds. To avoid suppuration and the development of ulcers, wounds after a bite should be treated daily to reduce itching.

It is allowed to use topical creams and ointments: Zvezdochka balm, Fenistil Gel, Beinval. Or use folk remedies:

• juice of fresh parsley leaves;
• leaf of plantain, yarrow;
• dandelion roots;
• lemon slice;
• a piece of raw potato;
• tansy decoction;
• aloe juice;
• chopped onion, garlic;
• salty water.

Medicines are applied to the skin, lotions and compresses are made. If the situation does not improve within 3 days, you should seek help from a specialist. In most cases, to alleviate the suffering of a pet, it is enough to provide first aid and monitor the cat’s well-being for several days.