tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091425583800825207.post5035546853520726227..comments2009-05-14T03:21:40.461-07:00Comments on The Marley Dog Blog: Treating Insect Bites On Dogs and PuppiesThatLabGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14894334610655998668noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091425583800825207.post-37002730149935739462009-05-09T09:11:00.001-07:002009-05-09T09:11:00.001-07:00Be prepared. Always keep a box of Benadryl capsule...Be prepared. Always keep a box of Benadryl capsules or tablets. My labs are 85 lbs so my vet recommends 50 mg (2 capsules) after a sting or bite. <br /><br />To relieve the pain I use a topical product called "Sting-Kill". It has 20% Benzocaine and 1% Menthol. On places like a paw where the your dog can lick, wrap the area loosely with gauze and a piece of slick packing tape for at least an hour to let it absorb in the skin.bradclardynoreply@blogger.com