Wasp or Hornets' Nest Disturbed By My Family! Help!!!
By Darkwing
@Darkwing (21583)
July 25, 2008 9:36am CST
I just had word from my son, that he and my daughter-in-law took Louie, the dog our for a walk. They always take him through the woods and out to the lake by Radio Mercury, where there's lots of open ground.
Well, this morning, they walked him, and must have trodden on a wasp or hornet nest... my son and daughter-in-law were stung about eleven times each, and poor Louie was stung all over, and my son said there were lots of wasps or hornets on the ground. I suggested tea tree or lavender oil to soothe theirs, but they phoned the vet about the dog because he keeps whimpering and whining... poor little fella. The vet suggested rubbing him with vinegar. They are trying this, but I wondered if any of you had any other ideas about soothing the dog's stings. Any suggestions, please?
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@GardenGerty (169538)
• United States
25 Jul 08
Darkwing, when I took care of my sister's dogs they got some inflammations and skin irritation, as do my cats. I got good relief combining the lavender oil and tea tree oil, mixing it into some solid shortening or lard to give it body to stay on the sores.WeeMam I am so sorry about your mom, hope things are doing better.
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@Darkwing (21583)
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26 Jul 08
Yes, Weemam, I've heard before that vinegar is good, also for sunburn. They're all feeling much better today. The kids are just itching and the dog seems to be a lot calmer, so it sounds as though the treatments were good.
I know the tea tree and lavender are good for human application, Gerty, but I like your idea of combining it with fat and applying to the animal. However, I shall store that for another time... hoping there's not another time of course.
Weemam, I hope your Mum is much, much better, and please don't worry about not being here when your family is in need. Brightest Blessings. xxx
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
25 Jul 08
Hi Darkwing! Goodness, I am so sorry to hear about that. I did a little research so I can somehow be of help.
What to do if a dog is stung by a bee or wasp:
* Carefully remove the stinger with tweezers, if it is accessible, (only bees leave stingers).
* Make a paste of baking soda and water and apply to the sting area.
* Apply an ice pack to relieve swelling and pain and alternate it on and off the sting site.
* Sit and comfort the dog until the pain has gone away.
Here's the link so you can read more of it my friend:
http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/pests/bites3.htm
I hope this will be of some help to you.
Take care and God Bless!
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@Darkwing (21583)
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26 Jul 08
Thank you for your concern my friend. It sounds stupid, I know, but they just must have walked in a wrong spot, where there was a nest, and annoyed the hornets or wasps, whatever they were. Thank you also for taking the time and trouble to find a remedy for the dog. He was quite upset and I think the kids' pain was relieved somewhat with worrying about him.
However, all are better today. The kids are just itching and the dog is quiet again, so I guess he's feeling a lot better. The link is very helpful... thank you for that too, and Brightest Blessings, my dear friend. xx
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@GardenGerty (169538)
• United States
25 Jul 08
The only other suggestions that I have are #1. to check with the vet about Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for the dog, as well as for them. That can be oral or topical. The next one is a home remedy 2.Mix meat tenderizer that contains either bromelain or papain with a little water to make a paste, and apply to all stings. The same enzymes that tenderize the meat will work toward dissolving the protein in the venom in the stings. Please do let us know how things turn out.
@Darkwing (21583)
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26 Jul 08
Wow... you know your onions when it comes to stings, my friend. Thank you so much for all that. Things seem quite a bit better this morning, so hopefully there won't be a need for extra treatments. However, I'm noting these all down in case there's another time.
Brightest Blessings and thank you for your contribution, my friend. xx
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@littleowl (7157)
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25 Jul 08
hello my dear friend-I wish I had some advice for that but have never happened to myself or my dogs so agree with what you have told them to do but I expect the vet knows what he is doing for Louie...that is a terrible thing to of happened to them and I sincerly hope that it won't affect them for long...would chamomile help to releive Louies distress and calm him down?
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@Darkwing (21583)
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26 Jul 08
Hello Littleowl. They did follow the vet's advice yesterday, and I think they're quite relieved that the dog seems back to normal today. They itch quite a bit, and I daresay the dog will too, but they're all feeling much better. I'm only too thankful that none of them is allergic to stings, or things could have been quite catestrophic!
Brightest Blessings and thank you for your contribution, my dear friend. xx
@littleowl (7157)
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27 Jul 08
Hi Darkwing am so glad that things seemed to of calmed down a bit for your son etc especially his dog as you say it could of been catastrphic if any of them had an allergic reaction to the stings but am glad louie is ok I know I would be really worried if it had happed to one of my dogs.bright blessings littleowl
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@blackmantra_x (2732)
• Philippines
25 Jul 08
good day.. poor little thing. I hope he gets well soon. I hate stingers specially wasp, it's a good thing your son and daughter in law aren't allergic to them.
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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25 Jul 08
Hi DarkWing,
Sorry to hear about all those wasp stings and the poor dog,I wonder if Calamine lotion or cream woulld do it as its very cooling and soothing,I hope he is not suffering too much.love and Bright Blessings
Tamara
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@Darkwing (21583)
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26 Jul 08
Hello Tamara... I think the kids were less worried about themselves than the dog. They haven't had him for so long... since about April I think, and insect stings are not a common thing in dogs, I don't think. They must have just stepped in the wrong place yesterday, where there was a nest, or something, as my son saw "hundreds" of hornets/wasps milling about on the ground after it had happened.
Anyway, the good news this morning is that the dog is once again calm, so he must be feeling better and the kids are just itching. All the soreness has gone. Thank goodness they weren't allergic!
Brightest Blessings and thank you for your contribution. xx
@1grnthmb (2055)
• United States
30 Jul 08
That is not good. Tea tree oil does help to sooth stings but with the number poor Louie got it probably was good that they took him to the vet. I am surprised that all he said was to tell them to rub him with vinegar. That would just sting more then help.
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
27 Jul 08
the only thing I cant think of it is good for humans but might work . Does any one there dip snuff? if so make it into a paste like and put it on the stings brings out teh stinger and releaves the pain. My daughter got stun gin the out house and this is what they did for her. hope this helps poor babies! hugs
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@SpitFire179 (2536)
• Canada
26 Jul 08
well Stu had a problem with a horse that happened to, he said you should put a knife in the freezer for a bit, then run it against all the stingers, it's going to keep bothering her until after those are gone, then rub cider vinegar on it and it'll take the bite right out of it.
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@SpitFire179 (2536)
• Canada
26 Jul 08
he said tyhe knife has to be cold and run almost flat but on a semi angle to remove the stingers, they might be there so it's the best way.
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@Darkwing (21583)
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26 Jul 08
Thank you, my friend, but there were no stingers in this instance. However, it's knowledge for future bee stings, should a grumpy bee come by!
I guess it must be the acidity in the vinegar which eases the sting, as the vet suggested ordinary vinegar, whilst you're suggesting cider vinegar. It seems to work anyway, for the dog is much better this morning.
Thank you for your contribution, my dear friend, and Brightest Blessings. xx
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
27 Jul 08
Using vinegar is the only solution I knew about. It works on people as well and it is quite good. I have not tried any commercial products except calamine lotion. That is quite good, but I do not know how that works on a dog as dogs have fur, and less skin exposure. So the vinegar solution is right.
@Darkwing (21583)
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27 Jul 08
Yes, of course, they followed the vet's advice first and foremost and thankfully, it seems to have done the trick, for he was much more comfortable and quieter the next morning. I had heard of using vinegar on sunburn, to take out the sting. In fact, I've used it for that purpose and it certainly works in that way, so I'm sure it works for insect stings too.
Thank you for your contribution, and Brightest Blessings, my friend. xx
@raydene (9871)
• United States
23 Aug 08
Hello Sweets
Plantain is excellent but must be used righ away.
Great for fly and mosquito bites also.
You just take a leaf, roll it in our palms til it feels moist
and weepy then place it on the bite or sting.
It is wonderful and grows eveywhere.
http://www.altnature.com/gallery/plantain.htm
xoxoxoxoxoxo
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@Darkwing (21583)
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29 Sep 08
Thank you my dear friend. I'm back, at last, after a couple of months out trying to sort out the problems. I think we've ended up on a reasonably happy note now, so hoping for better things to come. I've missed you all so much, but didn't feel like coming in here chatting about things with all the stuff going on in my head. I've explained in my latest discussion, which I'm sure you will see at some point.
Thank you for your advice as to the Plantain. I'm looking into that now.
Brightest Blessings and thank you for your continued support, my friend. xx
@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
26 Jul 08
How horrible darkwing, I do not know what to use. I hope he will be fine. I have not head of a dog getting stung like that. Good luck the them
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@Darkwing (21583)
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26 Jul 08
No, me neither. I don't think it's a common occurrence for a dog to get stung so many times, but they were just unlucky enough to step on a nest, I think. My son said there were "hundreds" of the wee beasties crawling on the ground, so I suspect there was a nest.
The good news is that they're all feeling a lot better this morning, and I thank you for your wishes. Brightest Blessings, my friend. xx
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@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
27 Jul 08
I am so glad they are all feeling better. I hope they do not get night meres from the whole ordeal. I know I would.
@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
26 Jul 08
I have encountered ground wasps, was stung well over 100 times, arms, legs, back, and chest. Actually I lost count somewhere around 100 lol. It was painful for a day or two. Since you can give most medications to a dog that a human can take, just cut down for their weight, they might try giving him a benydryl, and if they have a large pet store or Tractor Supply, they have anti-itch spray, that 'deadens' the sting. I buy it at Tractor Supply in the pet section.
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@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
26 Jul 08
I'm sure it would be, however, I would read the label first, just in case.
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
26 Jul 08
Hi dear
really a sad and irritating incident
well wasp sting has some nasty pain so anti allergic is best, so both ur son and daughter in law must have some anti allergic and also give it to dog after consulting with vet, other than applying all this
Wish them all the best
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@Darkwing (21583)
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26 Jul 08
Thank you for your suggestions my friend. I'm only too thankful that none of them is allergic to stings, or it could have turned out to be quite a catestrophic day!
The good news is that all are feeling much better this morning, only being left with itchy skin, and the dog being much calmer and quieter. Brightest Blessings and thank you for your contribution.
@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
25 Jul 08
Do what the vet recommends. There are many products that people can use that will hurt or harm animals. I would get several bottles of vinegar and make a bath for the dog with it.
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@ElicBxn (64172)
• United States
25 Jul 08
Kindda late, but my allergist suggested using a little gasoline (petrel) or lighter fluid on wasp and bee stings - but you need to get it on it pretty quick, it reverses the worst of the effects of the sting. You could still try it - but don't light up until you wash him again....
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@craftcatcher (3699)
• United States
25 Jul 08
Oh my goodness. For a dog both vinegar or diluted lavender oil is probably the best but poor Louie is going to be very sore for a few days no matter what from the swelling. They might ask the vet what dosage of aspirin might be appropriate for the dog's size and weight. Aspirin will help take the swelling down and make the little guy more confortable. It's always the swelling that causes most of the pain.
Best of luck to your son and DIL and poor little Louie.
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@Darkwing (21583)
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26 Jul 08
Ah, lavender! My favourite and the most versatile of all herbs. I did suggest that actually but told them to follow the vet's suggestions first. It seems, this morning, that the dog is ok and back to his normal self... certainly not whining and crying like he was yesterday. I'll pass on your advice about the aspirin though as it could still be needed.
Son and Daughter In Law are just itchy now, so thank goodness that they weren't worsely affected. I think they forgot their own pain and felt more sorry for the dog! lol.
Brightest Blessings and thank you for your contribution, my friend. xx
@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
26 Jul 08
darkwingwhatan awful thhing to happen to your son and
daughter-in-law. those stings hurt so bad. I always'
make a paste of baking soda and water whenever I get
stung and it works. do that for the poor doggie on his
stings and that should really help the hurt.I would think
that vinegar would make it sting even worse myself.baking
soda is more neutral and will sooth the stings.
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@Darkwing (21583)
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26 Jul 08
Thank you for your suggestion my friend. I will pass that on to my son, in case he needs to treat any of them any further. I had heard about vinegar before, and you're right, it does sting for a minute, especially on sunburn, but it takes the sting right out.
The good news is that they're all a lot better this morning, and the dog seems to be back to his old self, but I didn't ask whether he had any swellings or appears "itchy" as they are.
Brightest Blessings. xx
