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Signs of an allergic reaction in a dog include hives (bumps over the face and muzzle which extend to the entire body), redness, itching and licking at the site, swelling around the eyes, vomiting, difficulty breathing, and collapse.
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If your dog is having difficulty breathing or collapses, check her ABC’s and perform CPR if needed.
A severe allergic reaction can lead to anaphylactic shock.
If your dog was stung, do not attempt to pick a stinger out, as that may release more of the toxin.
If your dog develops hives call your veterinarian.
Signs of an allergic reaction to a bite or sting include:
You can use a credit card to try to scrape the stinger away and out of the skin. Ice the area to control swelling.
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Pet First Aid information provided by Dr. Debbie Mandell, Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; American Red Cross National Pet Care Advisor for the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council. Visit redcross.org/take-a-class/scientific-advisory-council to see how we work, members, sub councils, scientific reviews, and recent research.
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