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Dog First Aid for Bites and Stings
Before giving your dog any first aid for bites and stings, find out if possible the culprit that has bitten or stung your dog to ensure that she is being treated in the
most appropriate way. For example, if your dog has been stung by a bee or wasp, a good treatment is to put a slice of freshly cut onion on the affected area.
If the culprit is unknown, try to administer treatment to minimize the pain, swelling, and possible infection that may arise from the bite or sting. However, if your
dog has a serious reaction to the bite or sting (e.g. intense swelling especially on the face, or difficulty in breathing), then please get her to a vet immediately.
Dog First Aid for Bites and Stings - Natural Remedies
Herbal and homeopathic remedies are effective in alleviating pain and swelling caused by insect bites and bee stings. Antimicrobial herbs can also be used to prevent
infection.
Rosemary
Using an infusion of rosemary to bath the affected area can have a soothing effect.
Tee tree
If your dog is not sensitive to tee tree essential oil, try applying a diluted tee tree oil (4-6 drops of oil to one oz. of water) to the affected area. Tee tree has
antimicrobial properties and will prevent infection.
St. John's wort / Oregon grape / Echinacea
Use the oil of St. John's wort and combine it with bentonite clay. Apply the clay mixture to the affected area. This is effective for bee stings. The clay will help draw out the poison and the anti-inflammatory properties of St. John's wort will help alleviate some of the pain. Alternatively, use a tincture of oregon grape or echinacea with bentonite clay and apply it to the affected area.
Parsley
Take a handful of fresh parsley and mash it with a little bit of water. Rub it on the bee sting. This remedy will not only eliminate some of the pain, but also will neutralize the poison.
Dandelion
Dandelion is a diuretic and a tea of dandelion can be given orally to your dog to reduce the swelling caused by the sting or bite.
Yellow Dock
A poultice of yellow dock leaf tincture and baking soda is effective in treating ant bites. Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 1/2 teaspoon of yellow dock tincture. Stir until a thick paste is formed. Apply the paste directly to the bite.
Ledum 30C
This homeopathic remedy is an effective first aid for bites and stings treatment. Follow the instructions for use printed on the label for dosage.
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