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Cats and bee stings?

8 Answers  |  Asked By: Kleopatra   14   

My kitty chases anything that flies into the house (bugs, ants, and new today, BEES!). I am very allergic. Today, I had to get the cat away from the bee and spray it with Raid, and then wipe down with water/towel everywhere I sprayed with Raid. What would happen if 1) my cat got stung, and 2) my cat got stung in the mouth!? (she attempts to swat and then eat bugs).

I know there is already a question on cats.com (http://www.cats.com/question/catcare/safety/can-cats-get-stung-by-bees/?search=bee%20stings) but I was looking for some more info.

Thanks!

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Answer 1
kitty

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i’m no expert, but i think that the sting on your cat might give it an allergic reaction, or swell or something might not react to it., very similar to humas. well, to help solve your problem, the bee eventually died because if it stings someone the stinger will fall out and it’ll die. my cats are sometimes eating ants, spiders, moths, and they’re fine. i think they just throw it up w/ all the grass they’re eating. but i assume the if your cat DID eat a bee, the stinger might puncture the stomach or something inside the cat and harm her. has anything happened since your cat got stung by the bee? i did a little reasearch about cats & bee stings, and there are some symptoms & things to help you out on your bee search. by the way, has anything happened to your cat since the incident with the bee, any reactions?

Source Link: cat care

 

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kitty

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0 Hi Katwoman - She wasn't actually stung, I'm just asking what would happen if she was. If more bees entered the house today she could be stung. We work during the day so she could spend all day chasing bees around! If she did have a severe allergic reaction, I wouldn't be home to see it. But I will certainly look for bee carcasses around and any bumps on her when I get home.

By: Kleopatra   14

Answer 2
kitty

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My dog got stung in the mouth, and she clawed up her own face! It was like she was trying to get the pain out. A cat would probably do the same thing.

 

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kitty

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wow that's pretty scary. how long did the swelling/scratching last?

By: Kleopatra   14

Answer 3
kitty

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My cats eat bugs alot(especcially now that it’s summer)and they try to eat bees and whospers too.So far with my cats the only thing thats happened is they jump and spit it out because they realize it bites back.But some cats may get an allergic reaction and if your cats do get stung and develop some kind of reaction to it take them to the vet.

 

Answer 4
kitty

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i have an outside cat and he likes to chase dragonflies, mosquitoes, bees, etc. so yes your cat could get stung and you should bring him to the vet to get prescription for it. bee stings could get very dangerous to small animals like a kitten.

By: KitKat   463
 

Answer 5
kitty

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Check out this podcast. It promises lots of good information on bee stings in general in answer to a question similar to yours.

Source Link: Bee stings in cats and dogs

 

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kitty

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Thank you, that link was actually pretty helpful.

By: Kleopatra   14

Answer 6
kitty

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yes bee stings can be very dangerous to such a small animal, if its stung you should bring your cat to the vet

By: EthanFrome   14
 

Answer 7
kitty

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Yeah it might swel and the posin could affect its eyes that is what happened to my oold cat Milo!

By: hewittk   375
 

Answer 8
kitty

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My mom got stung in the mouth once, she had left a mountain dew out in the summer and took a sip.

 

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