Wasp / Bee Stings?

[LennyPig]

It is a thought that just occurred to me recently after one of my dogs getting stung by a wasp (he is fine, after a dose of piriton)...

Has anyone own known Guinea Pigs to be at risk of Wasp, Bee or other stinging insect Stings?

The thought has worried me slightly as pigs are such dinky little creatures, I can't imagine the prognosis being good if stung?

Has anyone known of this and what is the usual course of action if a piggy is stung?

 

[Niki]

Good question. Thankfully none of my smaller furries have been stung but it would be good to know how to treat should it happen

 

[fritsthegirl]

One of my piggies was stung once by a wasp, she stood on it when she was out on the lawn. She let out a yelp and limped around for a bit (it was her back paw) but she was absolutely fine. I don't know if some animals may be allergic, but Pippi recovered from her sting in about 15 minutes.

 

[Claire W]

I have often wondered this as well ?/

 

[Tallulah]

A few years ago i had a piggy who was stung about 80 times after a bee nest opened up a hole under his run. It was absolutely hideous, all our pets had been taking in turns to spend some time in the run, and we'd had no idea there were bees. He was very very ill, convulsing and in agony. We treated him ourselves consulting the vet over the phone, i forget what we used. He calmed down after a few hours and slowly recovered. He was paralysed from his shoulders back for a day (but still eating!) and after two days he was pretty much back to his old self. Was a very scary and distressing time!

 

[LennyPig]

thanks all that have answered so far... it would still be useful to know how to treat in an emergency if folks know?

 

[Tallulah]

A few years ago i had a piggy who was stung about 80 times after a bee nest opened up a hole under his run. It was absolutely hideous, all our pets had been taking in turns to spend some time in the run, and we'd had no idea there were bees. He was very very ill, convulsing and in agony. We treated him ourselves consulting the vet over the phone, i forget what we used. He calmed down after a few hours and slowly recovered. He was paralysed from his shoulders back for a day (but still eating!) and after two days he was pretty much back to his old self. Was a very scary and distressing time!

 

[redd1800]

that sounds awful - poor piggy

 

[Laura-CCC4]

These poor piggies who have been stung, how awful!

I would imagine - logically thinking here - that an antihistamine is the track to go down. I have heard of Piriton being used in piggies, as for the dosage I would need to check.

Treating for shock will also help. Keeping them calm and quiet, making sure they've got plenty of fluids in them, and a dose of pain relief.

 

[LennyPig]

I keep piriton in for the dogs so dosage for pigs would be useful if folks know.

x

 

[Laura-CCC4]

I'll find out for you tomorrow; will have quick look tonight but fourteen hungry piggies await my presence (or rather, the presence of their veg)....

 

[LennyPig]

haha... typical pigs.

thanks Laura... i'll await your response
x

 

[Laura-CCC4]

The guinea pig dosage for Piriton is 0.2ml twice daily - or a one-off dose as required, as in the case of the topic of this thread.

 

[LennyPig]

The guinea pig dosage for Piriton is 0.2ml twice daily - or a one-off dose as required, as in the case of the topic of this thread.

Thanks Laura... Piriton usually comes in tablet form though so how would I convert this to ml?

 

[Laura-CCC4]

You can get Piriton syrup easily, for children; I will find out if it's possible to give the tablets though.

 

[LennyPig]

that would be good ... thanks Laura x

I didn't know they did it in syrup form... I'll have to look out for it.

 

[LennyPig]

that would be good ... thanks Laura x

I didn't know they did it in syrup form... I'll have to look out for it.

 

[SuperBella]

Bella got stung and nothing happened.