My dog kills hornets. Are stings dangerous? How can I repel hornets?

Hi there. Bee stings can be serious if the dog happens to be allergic, just like in people - but the vast majority of the time, they don't cause any major problems at all :) Many dogs like to catch bees and swallow them, and I very rarely see any significant issues related to this. If Dutch is acting normal, there should be no cause for concern. Signs of a possible allergic reaction would include facial swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, or weakness or collapse. If you see any of these signs, then I would take him to a veterinarian right away. Otherwise, you can just monitor him for the next few hours to make sure everything is okay.

Poor Bubby! My own dog has gotten stung before, so I know how scary that is and how much they seem to hurt. If Bubby develops swelling on his face or neck, vomits or seems to have trouble breathing, it is a medical emergency and he needs to be taken to a veterinarian immediately. Often the area will just be painful and will resolve on its own. You can try putting a cold compress on the area once Bubby calms down a little if he will let you (but do not push it if he still does not want you to touch the area). I've attached a handout below about bee stings. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=383 Please let me know if that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Ouch, poor Bongo! You did the right thing by taking out the stinger. Put a cold compress on it for five minutes at a time to help with the pain and swelling. Keep an eye on him. If his paw starts swelling despite the cold compress, he gets hives, he is in pain, or you see signs of anaphylactic shock, rush him into an ER vet immediately. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Poor Kronk! Check his mouth inside and out well. Flush out his mouth with water. You can proactively give benadryl to hopefully prevent any type of reaction leading to swelling. If his face swells despite the benadryl he should be seen by a vet for steroids. https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/ I wish you the best!

Poor Prco. Yellow jacket stings can be very painful! First check the area to make sure there is no sign of a stinger and remove it if it is seen. Make sure to keep her off of the foot. You can apply a cool, not cold, compress to her foot, this will help to relieve some of the pain and reduce some of the swelling. Keep her from licking the foot as this will only make it worse. Generally this will subside within a few hours. If she seems excessively painful or exhibit signs of an anaphylactic reaction, have her examined by her veterinarian quickly. Best of luck.

Hello, and thanks for your question. Dandelions are pretty safe, but there are some flowers that are toxic to varying degrees. Pet Poison Helpline is a good resource with lots of information on a variety of potential toxins; here's a list of some common house and garden plants that can be toxic: https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-owners/basics/top-10-plants-poisonous-to-pets/ Bee stings can certainly happen, and if Dixie should encounter a bee sting, you could help prevent an allergic reaction by giving benadryl, but I'd double check with your vet before giving any medication. Here's a link to some more information on benadryl in dogs: https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/ As far as keeping Dixie from eating flowers - the best way is to simply remove any potential flowers from the spaces where she's allowed to be, and put up a barrier to keep her away from any flowers you don't want her eating! It's nearly impossible to teach our pets not to eat things they can get ahold of - it's much more effective to simply control what they have access to. Hope this helps!

I recommend to have Tonnen examined as soon as you can to be safe. Nose bleeds are not normal. Being stung in the mouth should not cause a nose bleed because the two structures are separated by the hard and soft palate (the only connection is at the very back of the throat. Additionally, insect stings don't generally bleed. Nose bleeds can be related to a bleeding disorder, poisoning, a foreign object trapped in the nose, or an infection/cancer in the sinus. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.