Pets love playing outdoors, but that often means getting in trouble. It is largely due to their curious nature. They hear a buzzing sound and have to go investigate. That’s what happened to these 50 dogs and cats. They all managed to get stung by bees while playing around outside. They were sticking their noses where they weren’t supposed to.
While we would never wish pain on any animal, it doesn’t mean there isn’t still humor to be found in the situations. After all, they do look pretty goofy with their random swelling faces and paws. We’ve chosen the most ridiculous ones to share with you today. This is what happens when pets get stung by bees, folks. It’s not pretty, but that’s okay. Give it a few days and they’ll be completely back to normal.
1. Big Chin
This cat has the most prominent chin that we’ve ever seen. It is the result of an accidental bee sting. He is so masculine looking now.
2. Goofy Face
Getting stung by a bee is no fun, but luckily, the cat doesn’t appear to be in a lot of pain. The one half of his face is a little messed up though. The owner said that he has been drooling a lot more too.
3. Balloon Head
In this household, the family puppy actually ate a bee. Her throat didn’t swell shut, but her face definitely ballooned up. It’s currently the biggest part of her body.
4. Swatting A Beehive
Can you tell where this cat got stung? It’s pretty obvious. Her one paw is absolutely enormous. She must have been sticking it where it didn’t belong.
5. Playing Around
One paw is bigger than the other here as well. We wonder why? Was the cat outside playing with those buzzing insects again?
6. Red-Nosed Cat
If Santa used cats instead of reindeer to pull his sleigh, this one would be named Rudolf. He has the biggest and reddest nose of anyone we know. Luckily, it’s only temporary.
7. Tasty Bumblebee
Bees aren’t supposed to be eaten, but this furball didn’t know any better. It swallowed one whole. Now, it is dealing with the consequences.
8. Feeling Dizzy
This pup looks a little out of sorts. It’s because she also ate a bee. So many pets are doing it these days. It’s practically a fad.
9. Regrettable Decision
Some animals are more affected by bees than others. This cat doesn’t tolerate their stings very well. He is really mad at himself for choosing to play with those pesky bees.
10. Super Skinny
The bee sting made this cat look extremely thin. Normally, she is fine, but when her head is all swelled up, it’s a different story. There definitely isn’t a need for her to go on a diet now.
11. Celebration Fail
“Rocky ate a bee to celebrate National Dog Day,” explains the owner. It didn’t taste very good. Next year, he will probably celebrate with a strip of beef jerky instead.
12. Recovery Nap
Sometimes, when you get hit by a bee, all you want to do is take a long nap. The pain goes away when you are dreaming. It’s a good excuse to sleep all day.
13. Paw Problems
It’s pretty shocking how big some cat’s paws become when they get stung. This cat’s left front paw is almost twice the size of the other one. We imagine it’s quite hard to walk in that condition.
14. Free Cosmetic Procedure
Here we have another puppy that got stung by a bee. His upper lips are gigantic! It looks like he just got an injection of lip filler done.
15. Jay Leno Jr
After eating a wasp, this cat transformed into a Jay Leno look-alike. The similarities between the two of them are striking. They could practically be twins!
16. Bee Wins
This cat got in a fight with a bee and lost. He got beaten very badly. He was completely shocked by how big of a punch the little insect packed.
17. Losing Battle
Here is another pet who lost a fight with a bee. He bit the bee, and the bee attacked back using its stinger. One sting was all it took to cause a whole lot of damage.
18. All Good
This cat does its best to pretend like he is fine, but his body says otherwise. It’s important not to get too worked up when you get stung by a bee. Thinking about it will only make the pain worse.
19. Nice Lips
Lip fillers aren’t cheap. Actually, the easiest way to get your lips looking nice any plump is to skip the doctor’s office and bite a bee. That is this goofy cat’s strategy.
20. Eating Habits
It’s best not to eat bees very often. They might taste good, but recovery is a slow and painful process. They should be saved as a once a year snack, at most.
21. Sad Kitten
Here we have another great example of why playing with bees is a bad idea. Just look at the poor kitten’s paw. It is almost as big as her head is now!
22. Ridiculously Good-Looking
One of the requirements to be a male model is having a defined jawline. This cat could easily qualify. It has the biggest chin ever thanks to a bee sting!
23. Dinner Mistake
We don’t know what it is about pets and eating bees, however, a lot of pets do it. Once you try eating a bee once, you probably won’t do it again, but you have to learn somehow.
24. Bad Luck
If you’re having a bad day, remember, it could be worse. You could be this cat. Her face is lopsided now thanks to her unfortunate bee encounter.
25. Botox Treatment
This cat got some natural Botox done. In other words, he went outside and got mixed up with a beehive. His whole jaw and lips are totally swelled.
26. Stuck On The Porch
As you can see, the cat got in a battle with a bee recently. Now, he is on strict supervision. The owner had to attach the cat to a leash to keep him from getting in more trouble.
27. Slow Recovery
It’s going to be a while before this cat can walk normally again. At the moment, her paw hurts way too much. She is just relaxing until it shrinks back to its original size.
28. Human Assistance
This cat knows the best way to recover is to hang out in her owner’s arms. The injured cat is sound asleep. The warmth and love that people provide their furry friends helps them to heal quicker.
29. Face Sting
Here is a pup with a very sore snout. She was playing with her buzzing bee buddies and is now paying the price. Her parents warned her not to but she did anyway.
30. Big Mouth
We love the white and gray colors of this beautiful cat. However, if she wants to keep her good looks, she had better stop messing around with bees. They keep making her mouth swell up.
31. Growing Nose
This cat’s nose swelled up so much that he now looks like Pinocchio. It wasn’t a result of lying either. He simply got in a scramble with a couple of bees.
32. Painful Experience
It’s never fun getting stung by a bee. This dog knows that for a fact. He is not happy at all with the little predicament that he got himself in.
33. Suffering Siblings
These two cats are brother and sister. They both got stung on the exact same day while they were playing outside. They are both really feeling it now.
34. Bittersweet Victory
Both of the paws of this cat are swollen. The cat trapped the bee in between them. She won the battle, however, every victory comes at a price.
35. Feeling Sick
It looks like this guy is definitely hurting. His face has seen better days. He got stung by a bee earlier and is really out of it now.
36. Angry Cat
This cat is not happy about what happened to him. He is already plotting his revenge. That annoying bee is going to pay for stinging him!
37. Could Be Worse
Cats are always getting stung in the paws by accident. Luckily, this cat didn’t fare too badly. Her paw is only slightly swollen in comparison to some of the others that we have seen.
38. Adorable Or Not?
The puppy was really cute up until the bee sting. Now he looks a little ridiculous. Hopefully, the other puppies don’t tease him too much for his goofy appearance.
39. Cheek Injury
The left cheek of this furball looks extra fluffy today. The reason being? He tried to pounce on an agressive bee and got nicked in the face.
40. Sad Eyes
Just like all of the other cats, this one got stung by a bee too. She is very sad about what happened. We’re sure she’ll recover soon though.
41. Emergency Vet Visit
This poor pup had to go to the vet because of his swelling. It got really bad for a few hours. However, it’s nothing that a little medicine and time can’t fix.
42. Puffed Up
It looks like someone had a really bad bee sting. Judging by how puffy her face is looking, it might even have been multiple stings. Only the cat knows for sure.
43. Big Mistake
The cat never imagined how dangerous tiny little bees could be. However, they most certainly are. She knows better now than to attack them again.
44. Sorry Puppy
When are dogs going to learn that eating bees isn’t smart? It’s hard to blame this little guy for his dumb actions though. He is still just a puppy.
45. Sore Loser
The bees were buzzing all over the place. The dog rushed into the fight. It did its best to scare them away, but the pup was no match for the angry hive.
46. Cat Doesn’t Care
The two pets were playing outside when the dog happened to get stung. The cat couldn’t care less about the dog’s pain. She is living in her own world.
47. Top Heavy
For the time being, he needs someone else to hold his head up for him. It is way too big for his body, but we suppose, that’s what happens when you try and take on an entire beehive.
48. Confused Cat
What do you do when one paw is larger than the other? That is what this cat is trying to figure out. She has no idea that it was the bee that caused her tiny paw to become so big.
49. Out Of Options
One side of the dog’s mouth is noticeably more swelled than the other. It’s because he tried to eat a bee the other day. He was extremely hungry and the bee was the only thing around. It was a last resort.
50. Powerful Snout
Basset Hounds have always been known for their big and strong noses. They use it to track down bad guys in law enforcement. The dog’s nose is looking extra big today though.
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