As a dog lover I am sure you do everything you can to provide excellent care for your pet. But even with great care it is possible for problems and accidents to happen. Bug bites and stings cannot always be prevented.
But one problem that many of us have in common is having financial problems that sometimes prevent us from seeking professional veterinarian care each time that we would like to. And so we have the option of ignoring some problems or we can use some home remedies.
The tips you will find below are inexpensive and the chances are you will already have some of the ingredients in your medicine cabinet or in your kitchen. I have used each of these methods over many years to treat my dogs. Believe it or not, these ingredients will work.
This first tip is one you may have never even considered or even thought about it:
Meat Tenderizer mixed with water, until it is a paste-like consistency can be applied directly to stings or bites. This will not harm your pet and it is likely that he will feel an almost instant relief from pain or stinging. The paste can be reapplied as needed.
You can also make a paste from baking soda and water. This is something that I used to use for my children when they were small and we called it the ‘magic potion’. The kids preferred this ‘potion’ over any store bought medication that I ever found. Once again, this paste can be reapplied as needed.
The 3rd tip I have for you is aloe vera gel, from a aloe vera leaf when I have them but for a backup I keep a aloe vera gel that I get from my local drug store. Again it's a simple matter of applying the gel directly onto the bite. The results are almost instantaneous. Not only does it work great for dogs, you can use this for yourself.
A simple cold cloth held on the area can provide some relief. Just imagine what would feel good to you if you had just been bitten or stung by a bug. Most of us immediately wash the area and apply something cool. Your dog will appreciate the same sort of treatment.
As always, it is important to remember that I am not a veterinarian, I am simply a dog owner that loves my pets. If you are concerned about the safety of these treatments I applaud the fact that you have such concern for your pet. Please ask your vet about the safety of these techniques now, before you need these remedies. You can also do a search online to find other safe home remedies.
