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have you ever thought a simple buzzing
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bee could turn into a life-threatening
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situation for your dog it might sound
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dramatic but it's true dogs are
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naturally curious and when they see or
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hear a bee their first instinct is often
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to chase it or snap at it what happens
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next can range from mildly uncomfortable
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to downright dangerous if you're not
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prepared a beasting could leave your dog
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in serious pain or Worse struggling to
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breathe today we're diving deep into
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this topic to arm you with the knowledge
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to protect your dog when curiosity meets
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danger why beas stings are a big deal
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for dogs beas stings aren't just a
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painful inconvenience they can trigger
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severe reactions in dogs the severity of
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the reaction depends on three factors
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one the location of the sting stings on
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the face mouth or throat are
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particularly dangerous because swelling
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in these areas can obstruct breathing
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two the dog sensitivity to be Venom just
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like humans dogs can have allergic
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reactions ranging from mild to
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anaphylaxis three the number of stings a
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single sting is painful but multiple
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stings can over your dog system with
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Venom this is especially dangerous if
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they stumble into a nest of angry bees
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according to Veterinary studies
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approximately 3% of dogs will have an
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allergic reaction to a beasting while
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that might not sound like a lot the
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reactions in those cases can escalate
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quickly requiring immediate medical
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attention common symptoms of a beasting
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after a beasting your dog's body reacts
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to the Venom injected into their skin
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here are some common symptoms to look
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out for redness or swelling a especially
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around the face or throat hives or itchy
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welts on their skin drooling pawing at
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the mouth or excessive licking if stung
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inside the mouth restlessness or whining
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indicating discomfort vomiting or
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diarrhea which may signal an allergic
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reaction severe cases may include
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difficulty breathing collapse or a
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swollen tongue be stings versus allergic
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reactions not every be sting is an
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emergency but it's essential to know
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when it is a typical be sting might
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cause localized pain swelling and
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irritation which can usually be managed
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at home however if your dog shows signs
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of an allergic reaction such as swelling
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around the throat difficulty breathing
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or rapid vomiting you're dealing with a
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emergency this type of reaction can
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occur within minutes of the sting so
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don't wait call your vet immediately did
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you know that dogs with lighter fur or
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thinner skin might be more prone to beas
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stings because the Venom can penetrate
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their skin more easily dogs with
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pre-existing allergies to Environmental
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factors may also be at higher risk for
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severe reactions to bee stings step by
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step what to do if your dog eats or gets
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stung by a bee if your dog eats or gets
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stung by a bee here's what you need to
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do one check their mouth and face if you
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suspect your dog ate a bee open their
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mouth carefully and look for signs of
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swelling redness or a stinger if the
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Stinger is visible remove it by scraping
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it with a flat object like a credit card
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avoid using tweezers as they can squeeze
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more Venom into your dog system two
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apply a cold compress
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to reduce swelling gently apply a cold
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damp cloth to the affected area this can
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also help sooth your dog's Pain Three
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watch for signs of a severe reaction
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monitor your dog closely for the next
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several hours if you notice vomiting
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diarrhea or difficulty breathing call
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immediately four administer
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antihistamines with vet approval your
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vet May recommend giving your dog benad
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dril to reduce swelling and discomfort
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always check with your vet for the
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correct dose message based on your dog's
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weight how to prevent bee stinks now
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that you know what to do if your dog
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gets stung let's talk prevention the
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best way to keep your dogs safe is to
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reduce their chances of encountering
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bees in the first place here are a few
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tips supervise outdoor play pay
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attention when your dog is near flower
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beds Gardens or trash bins as bees are
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often found in these areas avoid areas
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with known hives if you know there's a
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beehive nearby steer clear of the area
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dogs are less likely to stumble into
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trouble if they're kept at a safe
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distance use natural repellents some
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natural sprays are pet safe and can
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deter bees ask your vet for
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recommendations teach the leave it
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command this command can save your dog
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from a host of dangers including
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snapping it bees are eating harmful
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objects start training early and
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practice regularly the rare but serious
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Anais anaphylaxis is a severe allergic
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reaction that can occur within minutes
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of a beasting it's rare but extremely
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dangerous symptoms include severe
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swelling especially around the face and
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throat difficulty breathing or weezing
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pale gums indicating poor blood
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circulation collapse or loss of
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consciousness if you suspect anaphylaxis
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this is a Veterinary Emergency don't
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wait take your dog to the vet
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immediately a little science y b stings
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hurt so much ever wonder why be stings
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are so painful B Venom contains a mix of
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proteins and chemicals that cause
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inflammation and pain these substances
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are designed to protect the Bee by
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making the sting memorable to its
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attacker while humans experience similar
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reactions dogs are smaller and the Venom
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can affect them more intensely
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especially if they get stung multiple
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times be stings and specific breeds some
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dog breeds are more prone to be stings
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simply because of their behaviors Hing
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breeds like Border Collies and
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Australian shepherds tend to Chase and
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snap at anything that moves similarly
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Terriers with a strong prey drive are
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likely to go after bees buzzing around
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territory understanding your dog's breed
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Tendencies can help you take extra
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precautions final thoughts on what to do
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if your dog gets stung by a bee dogs and
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bees don't mix well but with the right
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knowledge and preparation you can
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minimize the risks and keep your dog
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safe if your dog ever gets stung
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remember stay calm act quickly and call
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your vet if you're unsure about the
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severity of their reaction prevention is
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always the best medicine so supervise
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your dog during Outdoor Adventures and
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teach them to steer clear of buzzing
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insects check out the next video where I
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break down another great tip about
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keeping your dog safe
