Many dogs will experience bee stings. And so did Roxy! It was actually a hornet sting which means that they do not leave a stinger in the flesh. This is what I learned from the whole scenario: If your dog is stung by a bee, you need to immediately remove the stinger to avoid more of the venom getting into the bloodstream.
You also need to watch for signs of an allergic reaction, especially if a sting is on the mouth and neck area. This can lead to suffocation due to the swelling of tissue. If your dog appears to have an allergic reaction, you need to see a vet immediately. Roxy was not allergic, thank goodness.
I made a paste of baking soda and water and put it on the sting. This helped to draw the venom out.
"The majority of veterinarians allow the use of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in dogs as well as cats; this medicine is used quite frequently in canines."
http://www.benadrylfordogs.org/
Baking Soda
Benadryl
Ice
Rest
Love
