strange bug bite - BOXER Blvd.

**Zhanna** · 05-06-2010, 03:18 PM

This really weird looking fly type of bug bit my Henry!

It's about half that size now, but it's weird. Not like a normal bug bite. It itches him a little, but he seems to be alright. Gonna hafta keep and eye on it!

Arbiesmom · 05-06-2010, 06:44 PM

Did you give him a benadryl? - I keep piriton (same as benadryl) in the med cupboard because Arbie had bad reaction to a bee sting once and the vet said it's ok to give if I think Arbie or Ella may have got an allergic reaction to anything. That keeps my mind at rest especially as we have loads of bees here now. I've no idea what the bug could be that got Henry but prayers he's ok!

**Zhanna** · 05-07-2010, 03:15 AM

Yeah, I gave him a benadryl. It's in such an odd place on his back, that he can't really scratch at it, so that's good. He is doing a lot of rolling around on his back trying to scratch it that way. Cutie!

I'm assuming the bug was some variant of a biting fly. It sounded like a buzz saw when it was buzzing around. I saw it land on Henry's back, but I didn't think it was actually biting him! And the bump didn't show up right away. So that's why I'm concerned.

**grammie** · 05-07-2010, 11:45 PM

poor henry. i hate biting flies. they used to have horse flies up north really bad and you couldn't enjoy the beach when they were around.

if i remember correctly (it's been about 40 yrs!) they bite like hell and do swell.

thank god you saw it bite him or you'd be on a lump watch

**Zhanna** · 05-17-2010, 03:37 AM

Well the bump was all but gone yesterday. Henry went out to go potty, came back in and it was all swollen up again!

So I'll be calling the vet today and see what is going on. Bug bites are not supposed to go away and come back!

***Jenentonik*** · 05-17-2010, 06:40 AM

Grammie took the words right out of my mouth, horse flies! I hate those things! They are huge and hurt like holy heck! Poor Henry, I hope it goes away soon

**Zhanna** · 05-17-2010, 02:39 PM

Vet said it was infected and the heat was aggravating it. So some steroid/antibiotic spray and an antibiotic pill. He said that should take care of it.

***Jenentonik*** · 05-17-2010, 03:03 PM

Glad it was nothing major, sounds like he will be all better in a few days

05-06-2010, 03:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zhanna Clubhouse Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222	strange bug bite This really weird looking fly type of bug bit my Henry! It's about half that size now, but it's weird. Not like a normal bug bite. It itches him a little, but he seems to be alright. Gonna hafta keep and eye on it! __________________ Henry's 4th birthday.

05-06-2010, 06:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Arbiesmom Senior Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,151	Did you give him a benadryl? - I keep piriton (same as benadryl) in the med cupboard because Arbie had bad reaction to a bee sting once and the vet said it's ok to give if I think Arbie or Ella may have got an allergic reaction to anything. That keeps my mind at rest especially as we have loads of bees here now. I've no idea what the bug could be that got Henry but prayers he's ok! __________________

05-07-2010, 03:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zhanna Clubhouse Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222	Yeah, I gave him a benadryl. It's in such an odd place on his back, that he can't really scratch at it, so that's good. He is doing a lot of rolling around on his back trying to scratch it that way. Cutie! I'm assuming the bug was some variant of a biting fly. It sounded like a buzz saw when it was buzzing around. I saw it land on Henry's back, but I didn't think it was actually biting him! And the bump didn't show up right away. So that's why I'm concerned. __________________ Henry's 4th birthday.

05-07-2010, 11:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
grammie Clubhouse Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: oklahoma Posts: 2,258	poor henry. i hate biting flies. they used to have horse flies up north really bad and you couldn't enjoy the beach when they were around. if i remember correctly (it's been about 40 yrs!) they bite like hell and do swell. thank god you saw it bite him or you'd be on a lump watch __________________ Love My Babies - Yours Too

05-17-2010, 03:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zhanna Clubhouse Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222	Well the bump was all but gone yesterday. Henry went out to go potty, came back in and it was all swollen up again! So I'll be calling the vet today and see what is going on. Bug bites are not supposed to go away and come back! __________________ Henry's 4th birthday.

05-17-2010, 06:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
*Jenentonik* Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 2,261 View Photos By: Jenentonik	Grammie took the words right out of my mouth, horse flies! I hate those things! They are huge and hurt like holy heck! Poor Henry, I hope it goes away soon __________________ Jen-mom to Tank the boxer, Bruiser the min pin and a 6 year old named Justin

05-17-2010, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zhanna Clubhouse Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222	Vet said it was infected and the heat was aggravating it. So some steroid/antibiotic spray and an antibiotic pill. He said that should take care of it. __________________ Henry's 4th birthday.

05-17-2010, 03:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Jenentonik* Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 2,261 View Photos By: Jenentonik	Glad it was nothing major, sounds like he will be all better in a few days __________________ Jen-mom to Tank the boxer, Bruiser the min pin and a 6 year old named Justin

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