Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Severe allergic reactions to insect stings in three dogs
By Cowell, A K et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1991·Baker Animal Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Severe systemic reactions to Hymenoptera stings in three dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs experienced severe reactions after being stung by wasps or bees, showing symptoms like lethargy, shock, and bleeding. Tests revealed inflammation, liver damage, and kidney issues. The veterinarians focused on quickly restoring blood volume and preventing further complications. Fortunately, with prompt treatment, the dogs were stabilized and began to recover from their severe reactions.
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Abstract
Three dogs were treated for acute severe systemic reactions following Hymenoptera stings. The reactions were characterized clinically by CNS depression, shock, and hemorrhage, and clinicopathologically by inflammation, liver injury, renal disease, hypoproteinemia, and possible disseminated intravascular coagulation. The severe systemic reaction may have resulted from allergic mechanisms, toxic, nonimmunologic mechanisms, or both. Rapid correction of hypovolemia and prevention of vascular stasis are the most important aspects of treatment.
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