Spring is here and the flowers are blooming! We all enjoy the explosion of colour at this time of the year, however with blossoms come bees, and subsequently the risk of your four-legged friend being stung. 
Walking your dog in the cooler hours when bees are less active will help to reduce the risks, however what should you do if your dog is stung by a bee?
Keep your vet’s number in your phone and call ahead to let them know you are on the way. You should also keep your local after hours emergency vet number handy.
If your dog has a known anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting or a pattern of escalating reaction to bee stings then we recommend keeping an Epi-pen on hand. Your vet can teach you how to administer the injection in an emergency.
First Aid 
Reactions can range from mild to severe, ranging from a small, localised area of redness, to swelling around the face and throat and trouble breathing.
Remove the sting if it is easy to find.
Apply a cold compress or face washer to the affected area.
Keep your dog quiet if possible to prevent the spread of toxins around the body while you are on the way to the vet.
We hope these tips will help you and your dog to enjoy the warmer weather and the great outdoors safely in spring-time. 
