My dog got fire ant bites and is sleepy. Should I be concerned?

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She was bitten by fire ants awhile back around her face she was drowsy and limp and had a pale tongue. The vet gave her a steroid and she was fine. So I've been keeping her out of ants. Today she had fire ants on her but it was only on her paw. The fire ants were just in the grass not even near a fireanthill. she doesn't seem to be reacting but she is sleepy. Should I be concerned? Is she just tired or is something wrong? she doesn't have any trouble breathing or anything else. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 months and 25 days old | 8.5 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Ginger! If she is sleepy, that can be a sign that she was bitten by the ants. To be safe, especially given how she reacted last time, it would be best if she was seen by a vet. She may need a steroid again, which the vet can give her.

My dog got fire ant bites and is sleepy. Should I be concerned?

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