I recently became a homeowner, and I've got this nice fenced-in back yard where my kitty can play without a leash [under constant supervision, though, because I don't want to lose her]. No big surprise, the bestest best new toy outside = bugs. Bees and wasps are, unfortunately, not excluded from that category.
In searching through this forum, I did find a couple of posts about cats and bee stings. My first question: can cats be allergic to bee stings -- that's been answered with a big, scary YES. Just like people, from what I gathered.
I guess my other question is: what do I do if [when?] it happens? And will I know? I'm a little afraid she won't actually...make any noise if something stings her.
I should probably look around for this, too, but I guess this sorta stems from the 'what can I do for a sting' concept. Are there any good books on kitty first aid? I saw one out of print mentioned; are there any still in print? I know a bit about people first aid -- I was a combat medic in the military. Unfortunately, that does nothing for my knowing what to do if a cat gets hurt.
Any help at all is greatly appreciated.
In searching through this forum, I did find a couple of posts about cats and bee stings. My first question: can cats be allergic to bee stings -- that's been answered with a big, scary YES. Just like people, from what I gathered.
I guess my other question is: what do I do if [when?] it happens? And will I know? I'm a little afraid she won't actually...make any noise if something stings her.
I should probably look around for this, too, but I guess this sorta stems from the 'what can I do for a sting' concept. Are there any good books on kitty first aid? I saw one out of print mentioned; are there any still in print? I know a bit about people first aid -- I was a combat medic in the military. Unfortunately, that does nothing for my knowing what to do if a cat gets hurt.
Any help at all is greatly appreciated.