Cats can be allergic to bees just like people

Just like people, your cat’s reaction to a bee sting can vary from swelling at the site of the bite, to multiple skin hives, through to life threatening collapse (anaphylaxis). Reactions can occur within seconds or minutes of the sting.

What do I do if my cat has an allergic reaction?

If a life-threatening allergic reaction has occurred, diagnosis by allergy testing using a controlled dose of venom and desensitization (venom immunotherapy (VIT) are strongly recommended. Animal Dermatology Clinic has the facilities for allergy testing and desensitisation for bees and wasps.

How successful is venom immunotherapy?

When a bee or wasp venom allergy is confirmed, your cat can be placed on a venom vaccine (desensitisation). The success rate of this in cats is very high. Cats who have had a life threatening bee sting reaction and have been treated with bee vaccine, if stung again, either suffer a very mild localised reaction, or no reaction at all.

Worried about your cat? Give us a call. We treat your pet like one of our own. Call now on: +61 08 6277 9430 (Murdoch) and (Balcatta) or email: dermnurses@adcmg.com