URGENT ADVICE - Possible insect sting
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Ok, being that I have never been to Scotland (I am swedish so it is a shame..)but do y'all have nettles there? In sweden we do and they are very bad even for dogs. But you think it is inside her mouth? Considering she won't let you open it, I bet you are right on..poor thing. My Westie on time got into an antmound and they bit him so bad taht he couldn't see through his eye, his nostrile were swolen shut, and his face looked like he wad been in a boxing match..we ended up giving him Benadryl and it got better within the hour. I know you don't have any benadryl, do you have anything at hoem for allergies? It might work.
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Vicky, years ago one of our GSDs got a bee sting on his nose, his head swelled up and he had bumps all over. Like you, it was at the weekend. Took no worse effects and the vet said if he's ok after a few hours, no panick. Any really serious effects normally happen quite soon after the sting/bite. The treatments advised will probably just make her more comfy. Hope she settles tonight ok. We stilll had to get our GSD some antibiotics for any infections etc, your vet will advise.
Theresa -
I don't know, she very well could've gotten into it..I wish she would let you look at her mouth. If she was bit by something the stinger might still be in her right? Maybe tonight, well it already is night for you , isn't it, maybe when she settles down to sleep, she might let you look and see what you can see. Either way i wish y'all have a good night and that she is getting better from here on out.
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I hope she is better tomorrow - don't forget to order Apis Mel 30c and Urtica Urens 30c to keep by you in future. Ainsworth's 'phone no. is 02079355330, they are on the web but I've found they will post quicker when the order is given over the 'phone (next day if ordered a.m). They aren't open Saturdays and obviously too late for Nakura's this time but these are two of several remedies that I always keep.
Why is it that these things always happen over the weekend?!!!!
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Do let us know how it goes.
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One of our dogs had a similar reaction many years ago and he looked reminiscent of a Shar Pei. I seem to remember that some people at the time said it could be reactions to frogs or toads. Anyway within 24 hours he was back to normal so hopefully your dogs will be ok for the NBS show.
Steve
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Thanks Guys. Nakura's swelling seems to have gone down a little over night. She is much better in herself. I will give her another 1/2 loratadine tablet this morning as it didn't seem to do any harm. Her eye is really weepy still so I am bathing it regularly in warm salty water. She still won't let me near her mouth though.
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I so glad she is feeling better..
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Hi Vicky - just noticed this thread - been away to Inverness on business then straight down to Windsor & back - hope Nakura is better.
I always keep a tube of an antihistamine cream so i can rub on just a wee dab if they get stung - 20 years ago i had a friend who lost her champion dobe bitch when she got stung in the throat after swallowing a bee - since then i have always had antihistamine in one shape or form in the car, showbag, cuboards at home etc.
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Nakura is much better tonight. Just a little bit weepy in her eye still. It's now Chance that's the problem. He seems to have come out in what I can only describe as hives. He's got little swellings all over his body and more and more are popping up all the time. I've just given him the other half of Nakura's Loratadine tablet and if that hasn't helped by morning, I now have a supply of Benadryl. I've racked my brain to think what he could be allergic to but I've done nothing different, walked him in the usual places etc.
Honestly, it's one thing after another. I think they just like me to worry all the time! :rolleyes:
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Glad Nakura is getting better and sorry that chance has something wrong now. It's very strange, sounds like maybe they are allergic to the same thing but have reacted in different ways. Is it possible that there is a new plant/weed or something on their walk, could Nakura have rubbed her face in it. Any chemicals been sprayed in the fields. I am guessing you havent fed them anything different.
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Wow, good thing Nakura is doing better, Sorry that Chance is feeling the wrath of it now. I hope things are better by tomorrow
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Update on Nakura.
Her face and glands were badly swollen again last night. Took her to vets this morning. She has had 2 back teeth removed.
Had just started using Logic Gel on her - too little too late. Now I have a tooth brush for her too. We certainly don't want to be losing any more teeth. :)
