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Hey, My parents live at the beach, and they have lost quite a few dogs now to Scorpion bites I guess...

Do you guys have any way to keep scorpions away, or know what to give the poor dogs when they get stung by scorpions? Something to act as an anti-venom or at the very least anti-inflammatory or maybe pain killer that can be given to them?
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Do you guys have any way to keep scorpions away, or know what to give the poor dogs when they get stung by scorpions? Something to act as an anti-venom or at the very least anti-inflammatory or maybe pain killer that can be given to them?
Luckily I don't have any scorpions in my area, but here are some suggestions. Food grade Daitomeceous Earth (DE) is safe for use around pets, and can be sprinkled in areas to control scorpions.
https://www.environmentsensitive.com/...ceousEarth.htm

Cedar will also deter them, here is a product that is a bit expensive, but may work very well also...
https://www.cedarcidestore.com/catalog/item/3412572/5124645.htm

A paste made of baking soda and water applied to the area may be soothing. I would think it best to shave the spot before application, using an Elizabethan Collar on the dog is also advised so it doesn't chew on the bite and cause more damage.

Benedryl is an antihistamine, and can be given to the dog at 1mg per pound every 6-8 hours. Scorpian venom contains histamines. There are more details about dose in this article.
https://www.wiki-pet.com/health/dog/condition/index.php?condition_id=422&name=scorpion+stings
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