Bee and Wasp Stings

Bee and wasp stings carry a similar risk of death to snake bites - generally, they are only likely to be lethal if the swelling from the bite blocks the dog's airway.

The exception to this is the case of multiple stings, the shock of which can cause the death of the dog. Such events are rare.

Venomous spiders are unknown in the United Kingdom and uncommon in the United States, although they do occur there. The Australian funnel spider, however, is an extremely venomous arachnid.

A single swelling from a bee or wasp sting does not usually require veterinary treatment, but home attention with a soothing cream will speed the dog's recovery, and possibly stop the "sore scratch" cycle