20/05/2024
In celebration of world bee day, here some fun facts about bees and tips on what to do if your pet has been stung by a bee:
Pets, especially dogs, love to to snap, paw and swat at anything that goes bzzz. As a result, they often end up being stung on their paws or muzzle. If your pet has been stung please consider the following:
1)If possible, remove the stinger by gently scraping it off using your nail or other blunt object such as a bank card. If using tweezers, trying and avoid squeezing the venom sac as you grab the stinger.
2)An icepack or cold towel may bring temporary relief to the site of swelling but is often not necessary.
3)Monitor your pet for any signs of an allergic reaction. These may include a difficulty in breathing, wheezing, become increasingly distressed and agitated/aggressive, extreme swelling around the neck/face, hives, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
4)Avoid administering any form of medication such as antihistamines without consulting a vet. An overdose may be more lethal than the actual sting.
5)If you suspect that your pet is having an allergic reaction, especially if they have been attacked by a swarm of bees, please contact a vet immediately.
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Some fun facts:
🐝There are live enzymes in honey.
🐝When in contact with a metal spoon, these enzymes die.
🐝The best way to eat honey is with wooden or plastic spoon.
🐝Honey contains a substance that helps your brain work better.
🐝Honey is one of the rare foods on earth that alone can sustain human life.
🐝One teaspoon of honey is enough to sustain human life for 24 hours.
🐝Propolis that bees produce, is one of the most powerful natural antibiotics
🐝Honey has no expiration date.
🐝The bodies of the great emperors of the world were buried in golden coffins and then covered with honey to prevent putrefaction.
🐝The term "honeymoon" comes from the fact that newlyweds consumed honey for fertility after the wedding.
🐝A bee lives less than 40 days, visits at least 1000 flowers and produces less than a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.
🐝One of the first coins had a bee symbol on it.
Deep gratitude to the humble BEE!🐝
