Bee Stings and Insect Bites
Mud is great for bee stings and insect bites, it is said to "raise" and absorb the poison from your skin. Use a thin layer of mud allowed to dry.
A friend of mine's family always uses vinegar on bee stings and says that it works great for the pain.
Other suggestions:
- Applying ice can ease the pain of stings and reduce swelling.
- A paste made of baking soda and water works much the same as the mud suggestion above.
Dogs and Bee Stings:
If you dog likes to chase bees, it's likely that they will eventually get stung. If your dog has an allergic reaction you can use Benadryl ( diphenhydramine hydrochloride ) orally. Call your vet and they will tell you the proper dosage. You dog might either get sleepy after adminstering the drug. This works great if your dog is just swollen or irritated from the sting, but if she is having difficulty breathing after a sting, it's best to take her to a vet where they will inject Benadryl directly into her system.