A wasp sting on a dog will cause redness and swelling at the site of the sting(s). Wasp stings are potentially more dangerous because they can sting numerous times. If so, remove it by gently scraping it away trying to avoid damaging the sack in the process as this will release more venom. How to Identify and Treat a Bee or Wasp Stingīee stings are usually easy to identify if the poisonous barbed sack is still lodged in your dog’s skin. In some cases, dogs may have an allergic reaction to a bee or wasp sting.
These stings release venom which cause pain, mild swelling and discomfort. Wasps, on the other hand, can sting multiple times if aggravated. When a bee stings a dog, the stinger comes away from the bee and lodges in the skin, killing the bee in the process, meaning they can only sting once.
Dogs are also curious creatures and this curiosity often leads to a sting from a bee or wasp on the face, muzzle area or inside the mouth. Running and playing on grass and in bushes can put dog at increased risk of an insect sting. Insect stings from bees and wasps are quite common in dogs because they spend so much time outdoors, especially in the warmer months.
