Cat/bee sting ? What do i do ?

Question

indoor cat snuck past me out patio door since she doesnt run away i thought i would watch her for a minute but she pounced on something and i believe she got stung (live in northern illinois so culprits would be yellow jackets , wasps or honey bees ) she has shown no sign of any reaction swelling or any respiratory distress vet suggested a dose of a antihistamine and cold compress i feel bad for her discomfort anything i can do ?

Answer 1

Do what the vet recommended.  The cold compress should relieve any discomfort nicely. The antihistamine will prevent any possible allergic reaction, and provided a few hours of sedation during which which the pain will subside.

Answer 2

There isn't any otc pain reliever that you can give, aspirin and tylenol can be toxic! If you have ever been stung you will know that the pain only lasts a short amount of time.  Give the antihistamine(benadryl?) just to prevent a reaction or counteract one for a few days and your cat will be fine.