How to Treat your Dog's or Cat's Wounds
If your dog is curious and active, as many canines are, it's practically inevitable that he or she will be the victim of a bug bite or sting at some point in life. Even dogs that are not as inquisitive or active often get bitten by pesky insects. While in most cases bug bites are not serious for dogs, unless they suffer from hypersensitivity, these bites can be irritating and bothersome for your pet. Your dog will be very grateful if you can provide relief from pain and irritation under such circumstances. Therefore, it's helpful for pet owners to be familiar with the signs and symptoms of dog bug bites, as you will not always witness the actual occurrence and will only have the aftereffects to go by when trying to determine what is bothering your canine companion.The symptoms that a bitten or stung dog will exhibit depend upon the type of insect that is responsible. For example, many dogs are plagued by fleas, which are small, wingless insects. Fleas are external parasites that feed upon the blood of animals such as dogs. Typically, a dog's coat will be infested with numerous fleas at one time, rather than just a single flea. As a result, the unfortunate canine may suffer from many tiny flea bites. Your dog's behavior can offer a clue as to whether or not fleas are at the root of your pet's irritation. Dogs with fleas tend to bite and scratch persistently at various parts of their body. Also, it's possible to observe fleas with the naked eye by combing through your dog's coat and looking for the tiny, dark insects crawling over your pet's skin.
When a dog or cat is bitten by a mosquito, on the other hand, there is likely to be only a single bite. Your dog will experience swelling and itching at the site of the bite, and the area may become red and slightly swollen. Stings from bees, wasps, and hornets will also cause swelling, sometimes in quite significant amounts. A dog that is stung by a bee or wasp will also suffer intense pain at the actual location of the sting. Redness in this area is also common, and the sting site may become hot to the touch. In the case of bees, the stinger may be left behind and will be visible. With spider bites, or if your dog has been stung multiple times, additional symptoms may be present, such as shivering and vomiting. These signs are more serious and if they are displayed by your dog, you should promptly alert a veterinarian.
If your dog is active, he’s likely to get into all kinds of scrapes. Literally. Canine Rescue Spray will ease your dog’s pain and help his wounds heal quickly. Ideal for any type of minor wound or skin irritation on dogs.
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