Dealing With Insect Bites in Dogs

Dogs are naturally curious animals, they like to explore their environment. This curiosity often lead to insect bites. Some places simply have too many insects around and in this case, insect bites are not completely avoidable.Common areas where there is likely to be bitten by the dog are the exposed areas of the skin such as the face, head and stomach and between the fingers.Insect bites are not always easy to detect, especially in long-haired dogs. If the dog is excessive itching or tries to bite your skin, then you need to separate the hair and skin tests. The bite area is often swollen and red. Sometimes you can find the bug still in place, as in the case of ants. You must carefully remove the ant, do not pull, as this may cause the head of the ant stop being attached to the skin.

Use a pair of pliers to get the head, apply a little pressure and pull gently. Stings should be scraped rather than suppressed as they continue injecting venom into the bite area. Once the insect or stinger is out, you can wash the skin with soap and water. If you have hydrogen peroxide can be diluted and used as a disinfectant to clean the skin.To relieve itching skin mix baking soda with water and apply on the affected area of ​​the skin. This paste is generally very relaxing. Place an ice pack or something cold on the area will help relieve pain. Some plants such as aloe vera is known for its soothing properties and can be applied on the affected areas.Some dogs may have hypersensitivity reactions manifested as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face and loss of consciousness. In this case, call the vet immediately because it is a medical emergency and better manage physician. Usually, allergic reactions are observed after bee or wasp. If your dog is allergic to any of them, it is useful to have the drug on hand.There are some varieties of scorpions and spiders that can bite or sting your dog. If your dog has a bite and you're not sure if it is a poisonous insect and the dog examined by a veterinarian. The venom of these insects is often highly toxic and death is usually within a few minutes or hours after exposure.Some insects transmit diseases when they bite the dog by injection of parasites in the blood. Usually the dog heart worm transmitted by mosquitoes carrying the parasite. In areas where these insects are common areas or wetlands, especially if you live in a heavily wooded area can use insecticides to control the number of these insects.Drugs used in hypersensitivity reactions include corticosteroids and antihistamines. These two should never be used together, although both have an anti-inflammatory effect.