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Jellyfish Sting

Jellyfish have multiple tentacles with stinging cells that are very painful on contact. The stinging cells have inject toxins to paralyze any prey. The stings are not dangerous but do need to be treated with first aid.

Symptoms

Stinging	Red Skin
Burning	Swelling
Pain

Steps

Make sure to put on a pair of rubber gloves before assisting your dog to prevent getting stung by any tentacles

Pour rubbing alcohol (70% or greater) on the tentacles to prevent them from stinging further

If the tentacles are stuck to the fur and not the skin pour sand over them and use a towel or pour seawater to remove them

If your dog develops a severe allergic reaction from being stung (e.g. facial swelling, hives, intense scratching) administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) allergy tablets by mouth (1mg per pound of body weight.) Only administer Benadryl by mouth if your dog is still able to eat and swallow.

Make a paste from baking soda and water and apply it to site of the sting to soothe any pain

If he has been stung multiple times add baking soda to cool water and bathe him in the solution for 10 min

Wrap an ice pack with a cold wet washcloth and apply it to the sting for 10-30 min

Alternate it with a towel covered hot compress 5 min on and 5 min off until it cools

Applying a fresh slice of papaya is a great remedy on the sting site as well especially if your dog has been stung in the mouth

Warnings

Make sure you wear gloves before helping your dog

DO NOT brush the tentacles from your dog because that will release more stinging cells into your dog

DO NOT use fresh water to wash off anything as the jellyfish will release more toxins

Tips

You can use sticky tape to stick the jellyfish tentacles to the tape

Meat Tenderizer and water make a great paste as well to apply to the sting site

A fresh slice of papaya will instantly relieve pain on the site of the sting

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