How to Care for a Bee Sting on Your Kitten

kittenLeigh Marcos – Because kittens are so curious and playful, they can sometimes get into trouble while outdoors. Bees might normally ignore kittens and other pets, but if a playful kitten starts batting a bee around with its paw, the kitten might get stung. It is always scary to see your pet in pain, but a few simple remedies can help to keep the bee sting from becoming too traumatic. Here is what You should do when you think your kitten might have gotten stung by a bee.

How to Tell If Your Kitten Is Stung by a Bee

You can usually tell if a kitten has been stung based on their behavior and physical symptoms. If your kitten is stung, it may act restless, or distressed and become very vocal. The kitten will either lick or paw at the area stung in a repeated attempt to deal with the pained area. Kittens mostly get bee stings on their noses, paws, or mouths, and these stings result in swelling and redness.

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