My dog was stung by a wasp in the mouth. What should I do now?

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We think our mini Aussie may have gotten stung by a wasp in his mouth. He yipped twice and came running to me. He was shaking his head, working his mouth, licking, a yipping once in awhile. Is it the reaction to a sting in his mouth? If he swallowed the darned wasp, will he be okay? He seems to be settling down and just crawled up on the sofa and curled up. Is there something we should do? Thank you!! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 7 years and 5 months old | 12 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Check the inside of Jack's mouth (cheeks, outside of the gums, inner part of the gums, roof of the mouth, the tongue). A sting could cause these symptoms, as well as chewing on something sharp or foul tasting. If Jack seems comfortable for the rest of the day and eats dinner without issues, then I would think he is fine. If he doesn't feel like eating, if you see a wound in the mouth, or if you notice that the mouth, tongue, or muzzle starts to swell, then he should be examined by a vet right away.

My dog was stung by a wasp in the mouth. What should I do now?

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