{"id":440,"date":"2021-08-02T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/k9artificialgrasssurrey.co.uk\/?p=440"},"modified":"2021-07-15T09:35:57","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T08:35:57","slug":"why-do-dogs-eat-bees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/k9artificialgrassleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/2021\/08\/02\/why-do-dogs-eat-bees\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Dogs Eat Bees?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst some are higher than others, all dogs have a prey drive. It may not be safe or sensible for dogs to go after bees or even a beehive but stalking and chasing prey is their natural instinct. If your dog often chases bees or other insects, it is likely that they are enthralled by their movement and wants to play. Other dogs may become irritated by the buzzing bees make, thus chase the bees as a reaction to this irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Should I Do If My Dog Eats A Bee?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bees are venomous, not poisonous. So, whilst a bee sting can hurt your dog, you need not worry about your dog being poisoned. If you believe your dog has been stung by a bee it\u2019s important to remain calm in order to assess the situation rationally. You will need to remove the stinger (if a honeybee is the culprit) DO NOT squeeze the stinger as this can actually force more venom into your pup. Instead lay a bank card or small spoon against their skin, sliding this in one direction to coax the stinger out. If your dog is in pain place an ice cube on the area to sooth the stinging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your dog is stung by a bee, expect your dog to experience some mild swelling, reddening and itching in most cases. However more severe reactions can lead to swelling, difficulty breathing, coughing, collapsing, committing and diarrhoea \u2013 if your dog is showing any of these symptoms call your vets as a matter of urgency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, some dogs may develop a fear of flying insects after being stung, this cause 2 common responses. You may find your dog is even more determined to chase bees \u2013 eager to usher them away. However, it\u2019s possible this fear will be displayed in more human-like ways such as trembling or freezing at the sight of a flying insect. It\u2019s best to give your pup plenty of reassurance if this is the case, but if their fear persists you may need to consult a veterinary behaviourist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/k9artificialgrassleicester.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Untitled-18-1024x722.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/k9artificialgrassleicester.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Untitled-18-1024x722.png 1024w, https:\/\/k9artificialgrassleicester.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Untitled-18-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/k9artificialgrassleicester.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Untitled-18-768x541.png 768w, https:\/\/k9artificialgrassleicester.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Untitled-18-1536x1083.png 1536w, https:\/\/k9artificialgrassleicester.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Untitled-18-2048x1444.png 2048w, https:\/\/k9artificialgrassleicester.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Untitled-18-958x675.png 958w, https:\/\/k9artificialgrassleicester.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Untitled-18-24x17.png 24w, https:\/\/k9artificialgrassleicester.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Untitled-18-36x25.png 36w, https:\/\/k9artificialgrassleicester.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Untitled-18-48x34.png 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prevention Is Easier Than The Cure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to prevent your dog from eating or chasing bees is to ensure they don\u2019t come into contact with them. Something as simple as changing walking routes can be enough to prevent this behaviour if you find your dog is only chasing bees when on walking. Counter-conditioning training can help. The \u2018leave it\u2019 command can help teach your dog to leave flying insects alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/k9artificialgrassleicester.co.uk\/32185e8d-d95f-4a9a-a8ee-6f834d9117ad\" alt=\"\" width=\"410\" height=\"288\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best way to prevent your dog from eating or chasing bees is to ensure they don\u2019t come into contact with them. Something as simple as changing walking routes can be enough to prevent this behaviour if you find your dog is only chasing bees when on walking. Counter-conditioning training can help. The \u2018leave it\u2019 command can help teach your dog to leave flying insects alone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":441,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-440","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorised"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why Do Dogs Eat Bees? - K9 Artificial Grass Leicester<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ever wondered why dogs eat bees? 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