My dog got stung and won't let me touch. Could it be an emergency?

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My dog got stung about 10 minutes ago he wont let me touch it or ice it i dont know if he has a sringer in his lip or if hes allergic what do i do. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

Poor Bubby! My own dog has gotten stung before, so I know how scary that is and how much they seem to hurt. If Bubby develops swelling on his face or neck, vomits or seems to have trouble breathing, it is a medical emergency and he needs to be taken to a veterinarian immediately. Often the area will just be painful and will resolve on its own. You can try putting a cold compress on the area once Bubby calms down a little if he will let you (but do not push it if he still does not want you to touch the area). I've attached a handout below about bee stings. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=383 Please let me know if that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

My dog got stung and won't let me touch. Could it be an emergency?

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