IF YOUR CAT WAS BITTEN BY A WASP

IF YOUR CAT WAS BITTEN BY A WASP

F YOUR CAT WAS BITTEN BY A WASPWhat to do when your cat was bitten by a wasp or a bee.

  • If a cat was bitten by a wasp (or a bee) at the throat, mouth or nose — immediately contact a veterinarian, because swelling can block the airway.
  • If a paw, tail or other body parts were bitten, make sure there is no stinger left in the wound. Carefully push aside the fur around the bite, if the stinger is there — grab a pair of tweezers, push them as close to the skin as possible and remove the stinger.
  • The wound should be cleansed to prevent allergic reactions. Clean the affected area with a solution of baking soda (1 teaspoon of baking soda per 600 ml of water). If stung by a hornet — wash the affected area with a solution of vinegar (half part vinegar, half part water).
  • If these measures did not help, wash the wound with soap and water, it will reduce swelling.
  • After cleaning the wound, apply a cold compress to the place of the bite (piece of cloth soaked in ice-cold water, or wrap ice cubes in a tissue). This will help to relieve swelling of the skin.

 

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