Cat got stung by a Wasp

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: conehead433

Originally posted by: BoomerD
Not sure about the effect on a cat, but our chihuahua (9 lbs) got stung 2 yrs ago, and the vet had us give him 1/2 a benadryl every 12 hours, but he got stung in the mourh, and it was swelling badly, and the vet was concerned it would affect his breathing. Mixed it up with water in a spoon, used a syringe to get it down his throat.

Cats are not dogs, and quite a number of things that aren't toxic to dogs are to cats. Giving Benadryl to your cat could cause a toxic reaction which could lead to kidney failure. Do not give anything orally to the cat that unless your vet says it's Ok.

That's why I worded my reply the way I did...NEVER give ANY human medication to your pet, unless you are told to by your vet...many OTC painkillers are deadly poisonous to your cats and dogs...

 

[Aquila76]

If it doesn't look life-threatening (moving around, eating, etc.) jut load the cat up with catnip until it stones out. When it wakes up, the swelling is gone and erased from memory. It'll be clawing your furniture and spraying your tires in no time.

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: Shame
A friend of mine's cat got stung by a wasp a few hours ago. The cat has swelling in it front paw. The Google Gods mention meat tenderizer and benadryl. The cat isn't having any breathing difficulties or anything, so I am guessing it's not life threatening Any idea how much benadryl to give to a 15 pound cat or any other home remedies out there. And before someone posts it, shooting the cat, microwaving it, or using the hack saw approach is out of the question. TIA.

the cat will be fine in a couple of hours. Outdoor cats have a greater chance of getting stung. My cat got stung by hornets one day. She dealt with it. She was very wary of hornets after that. Cats never forget what hurts them.

 

[SVT Cobra]

Originally posted by: LoKe

Originally posted by: F22 Raptor

Originally posted by: misle
This is gross, but it works. Take a cigarette and get some tobacco out of it. Mix it with some saliva and place on the sting. I know, gross.

Chewing Tabacco is was I have always used for stings. But, I wouldn't recommed it for a cat.

A fellow chewer? That cat would get a nice nicotine rush.

Hell no. I just keep some on hand for bee stings, it works the best.

 

[Shame]

Update: The swelling is half what is was yesterday. Used meat tenderizer only. Thanks.

 

[Wag]

It's even sadder when they get stung on their tongue. It's not uncommon.

 

[911paramedic]

ooops, it's tomorrow already for this thread.

I was going to say ask a vet for benadryl dosage, and the meat tenderizer will break down the proteins.