My puppy ate a wasp. How long to watch for an allergic reaction?

If you are not seeing any swelling or irritation then she is likely fine. Occasionally you will see a delayed reaction where swelling can manifest hours later. Just keep an eye on her for the next couple hours.

I would continue to watch for signs of allergic reaction for 24 hours, the most common symptoms would be vomiting, diarrhea, hives, and swelling around the face. Also watch for signs of infection around the bite - swelling, heat, or discharge could be seen. If Waffles is not eating as well or seems more lethargic, he may be experiencing pain and may need prescription medications. You can continue to use cold compresses 3 times a day to help with discomfort, as well.

Any severe allergic reaction such as an anaphylactic reaction would occur within 15 mins to a few hours of coming into contact with something they are allergic to. If this period passed and no serious signs (swollen face, trouble breathing, etc) appeared Buster should be alright. Hopefully his poop returns to normal within the next day or two. I would just continue monitoring Buster and hopefully he feels better! Hope this helps! -Dr. Gordon

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Poor Kronk! Check his mouth inside and out well. Flush out his mouth with water. You can proactively give benadryl to hopefully prevent any type of reaction leading to swelling. If his face swells despite the benadryl he should be seen by a vet for steroids. https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/ I wish you the best!

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.

If the symptoms don't seem to bad and if he isn't lethargic or having problems breathing just wait 2-3 hours, it should start getting better by then. in any case of respiratory problems or lethargy you must take him to the vet urgently.

Hi there. Bee stings can be serious if the dog happens to be allergic, just like in people - but the vast majority of the time, they don't cause any major problems at all :) Many dogs like to catch bees and swallow them, and I very rarely see any significant issues related to this. If Dutch is acting normal, there should be no cause for concern. Signs of a possible allergic reaction would include facial swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, or weakness or collapse. If you see any of these signs, then I would take him to a veterinarian right away. Otherwise, you can just monitor him for the next few hours to make sure everything is okay.