Why does my dog have a large scab after recovering from a bee sting?

I wouldn’t be too concerned about the wound in your picture. I’d expect it to continue to heal and resolve in the next few days. If you feel like it’s getting larger, or if you notice any discharge it would be a good idea to have your vet take a look.

Hi there. In that area there are a few things that could be playing a role in that wound. Feline acne is common under the chin, a tooth root abscess, and on white cats I also worry about skin cancer. I would highly encourage you to have her evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

There may have been an infection that caused this and is likely related to the bee sting. This could also be due to some of the skin dying and sloughing off, which can happen with stings. It doesn't look too bad right now, so you can do some treatment at home to see if that helps it heal. If it appears to get worse, or is not getting better after a week of treatment, then it would be best for ChaCha to go to the vet for treatment. It's good to keep it clean and keep it covered for now. You can keep it clean by flushing the foot with cool water for 10 minutes a day. You can also do a footbath with epsom salts for 15 minutes once a day. I hope that helps and ChaCha gets better soon.

It could be that Ruby sustained a wound from trauma that has caused the scab, and I would monitor it for now for signs of infection. These signs include redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, and puss. Should any of those signs be seen, I would take Ruby into the vet for antibiotics. I would not put any topical treatment on it. Although quite safe on superficial wounds, cats groom and ingest most of the topical ointment you apply and therefore should be used only under direct veterinary supervision and if there are no other appropriate options. Many human ointments contain multiple other ingredients which are not necessarily safe to be swallowed. Hopefully, it should heal just fine on it's own.

The scab could be from a wound she got during the hike, or from something unrelated. If it doesn't seem itchy or painful, and the hair grows back over time, it is nothing to worry about. Velvet sounds like she was pretty worn out from the hiking adventure, but if she is completely recovered now, then great. If she is an older girl, you may need to have pain medication on hand for future adventures. Consider a vet visit for an examination and ask your vet if having an anti inflammatory medication like Rimadyl on hand at home for soreness after big hikes is a good idea for Velvet in the future.

Bear could have a scab from an injury, parasites or a minor bacterial infection. Scabs are nature's bandaid, so make sure you leave it alone and when the tissue underneath is healed, it will peel off. Since it is a solitary scab at this point, monitor it and make sure it heal appropriately. If you see more scabs forming or it's getting worse instead of better, take Bear into the vet. If it is something that really causes a lot of stress, have him seen as well. Piece of mind is everything!

Sorry to hear about Brody's ordeal! Bee stings can definitely cause the kind of symptoms which are you describing. I am happy to hear that the benadryl helped. because many times a steroid injection is required to make the swelling subside. If the benadryl is not also helping with the itchiness, another prescription medication may be required. It might help to just take a cool cloth or towel and apply it to the areas that are bothering Brody the most. You will also want to obtain a cone or t-shirt to cover the areas he is scratching at most to prevent any unwanted self-mutilation. If the swelling recurs or the itching is becoming truly unmanageable, I would definitely seek out a vet to assess the issues. Other stinging insects and snakes can also cause swelling, but typically the problems are much mores severe with spider and snake bites. Hope this helps!