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My puppy got a bee sting, and the vet is closed. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 3 months and 19 days old | 5 lbs

my puppy shih tzu got attack by a bee, and the plet clinics are closed. What should I do?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 10th, 2016

You can cool the area where the sting is with some ice wrapped in a cloth. This will take the pain and reduce the swelling. By tomorrow the area should look normal again. If your puppy starts to vomit, gets breathing problems or appears ill, you will need to take it to a pet ER for treatment.

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