The severity of the sting depends upon the type of scorpion involved. Most scorpion stings are similar to bee stings or other insect bites. Many dogs just develop a localized reaction and can experience pain. Some can have facial swelling, vomiting, and lethargy. Others can go into anaphylactic shock from these stings.
Any sting should be treated as an emergency and I would take your dog to be seen by a veterinarian immediately.
You can initiate treatment at home with Benadryl. The dose is 1 milligram per pound of body weight give by mouth. Do not use Benadryl Cold and Sinus varieties--it needs to be plain Benadryl.
Any sting should be treated as an emergency and I would take your dog to be seen by a veterinarian immediately.
You can initiate treatment at home with Benadryl. The dose is 1 milligram per pound of body weight give by mouth. Do not use Benadryl Cold and Sinus varieties--it needs to be plain Benadryl.
