Breathing trouble or difficulty swallowing – if your cat has been stung by a bee or wasp on the face or inside the mouth, such as on the tongue, this could lead to face, mouth, and/or neck swelling.Hives – an allergic skin pattern characterized by multiple raised swellings all over the body.Pawing at the face – cats that may have a bee sting in the mouth or wasp sting on the nose may paw at the area due to their discomfort.Pain – your cat may be vocalizing more than usual.It may be more difficult to detect these skin changes in long-haired cats. Cats are commonly stung on the paw, face, or nose. Swelling, redness, itching, and localized irritation – at the site of the bee or wasp sting.Suddenly nibbling or licking a body part – you may have noticed them playing with a wasp or bee in the garden moments before.Cats are very good at hiding pain or discomfort but some of the symptoms that they show if stung by a bee or wasp are below: The effects of the bee or wasp sting will depend on where your cat has been stung, how many stings they have received, and whether they have been stung before. Non-allergic reactions tend to develop over several hours – however, severe, allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) tend to appear more quickly and often within one hour of a cat being stung by a bee or wasp. Wasp venom is closer to neutral at a pH around 6.8-6.9. Bee venom is acidic with a pH of around 5.0 to 5.5 and is therefore very irritating to the affected tissues. If you’ve ever been stung by a bee or wasp you will understand that it can be painful and irritating. Signs Your Cat Has Been Stung by a Bee or Wasp Credit: Rosita1948, Pixabay Cats have a strong prey drive which may also make them more likely to be stung by wasps or bees than other species. Cats that are more adventurous or inquisitive, such as kittens, may be more likely to be affected by wasp and bee stings, as they are more likely to investigate or try to catch these insects. When venom is injected into an animal it can cause local tissue reactions or a whole-body reaction in allergic or sensitive cats. Cats may be ‘accidentally’ stung by touching, stepping on, or batting away wasps and bees.īees and wasps are known as a venomous insect, injecting venom into their unsuspecting victim when they sting. In general, bees and wasps do not sting unless provoked. Bees and wasps are a common cause of insect stings in cats. Unfortunately, this is a time when insect stings affect both us and our pets the most. The local wildlife is reaching peak activity, taking advantage of all of the fruits on offer during summer. During the warm summer months, trees, plants, and flowers are flourishing, the birds are singing, and our cats are spending more time outdoors.
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