My dog ate a bee. Does she need Benadryl or emergency vet?

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My dog just ate a whole bumblebee. Chewed and swallowed it. Should I give her Benadryl? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 1 year and 7 months old | 70 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Benadryl is an antihistamine that is useful in managing allergic reactions, which in dogs, could include facial swelling, hives or difficulty swallowing and breathing. If Shasta experiences facial swelling or has difficulty breathing or swallowing, she should be taken to an emergency veterinarian immediately, as she likely would require steroids in addition to an antihistamine. However, if she seems perfectly normal after eating the bee, there is no need to give her medication. Just continue to monitor her closely over the next few hours for any changes, as most serious allergic reactions occur shortly after exposure to the allergen. I hope that all goes well for Shasta!

My dog ate a bee. Does she need Benadryl or emergency vet?

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