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3 month old yorkie with bee sting

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Question
Hello,
I am very worried as my little 2 pounder had a honey bee stuck in her jaw.  I finally got it out.  She was screaming with pain.  I would think it stung her in the jaw however she acts like her leg hurts too.  Since this happened just before dark, I did not call the Vet.  She is breathing ok now, an eye looks weak and she is drinking alot of water more so than usual.  She is due one more booster shot to be finished with all shots.  What do you think?

Answer
Check her leg and foot for another stinger. She could have been stung by more than one bee. I would keep an eagle eye on her tonight and get her into the emergency clinic if you see any change for the worse. In fact, I would put a call into them and tell them what you are seeing and ask if you should put her on Benedryl. I have no idea what the dosage should be for a dog her size, but I would be tempted to put her on it just in case, if she were mine.

Yes, do give the emergency clinic a call.

Karen