So, Daisy stepped on a wasp last night !! Freaked me out - she was in the other room with Mary and all I heard was her yelping and she came running into the living room with her right hind leg all curled up underneath her! Mary looked around to her she had been playing and saw the wasp on the ground. Poor girl  I had no idea what to do, so Hubby held some ice on it for a little while and I looked on the internet for some quick information. Wasps do not leave their stingers, thank goodness, but I was afraid she might have an allergic reaction. She's fine though. No sign of any real swelling I can see. No hives or anything and she's acting like her old self this morning 
Here's some information I found should anyone else ever need it.
Bee, Wasp, Yellowjacket and Hornet Stings
It is very common for dogs and cats to be stung by bees and similar insects. The sting is usually on the lips or muzzle area (biting at the bee) or the front legs and feet (pawing at the bee). If your pet is stung by a single bee or wasp it is very rare that this single sting will cause anything more serious than a painful mouth or foot. In this instance if you can find the stinger then gently brush it off of the skin with a tissue or soft bristled tooth brush. If you grasp it with a tweezers you may squeeze more toxin into the skin. Then use cold (ice pack) for 10 to 15 minutes. If swelling occurs at the area of the sting you can continue ice packs three to four times during the day.
Allergic reactions to bee and wasp stings can occur but are rarely life threatening. The two most common allergic reactions to stings are: a) Urticaria or hives which are small bumps that arise relatively quickly over the body. Hives are especially noticeable over the back. b) Angioneurotic edema or swelling of the face, muzzle, and/or ears. This swelling can be very dramatic. Although the appearance of these two conditions can be alarming, both urticaria and angioneurotic edema respond very well to an antihistamine such as Benedryl. The dose of Benedryl is about one milligram (mg) per pound of body weight; for example a 50 pound dog would get one 50 mg tablet. Benedryl is an over-the-counter drug that usually comes in a pediatric syrup of 12.5 mg per teaspoon or 50 mg tablet/capsule. Remember that this can cause drowsiness and usually takes around one to two hours to be effective.
The most severe allergic reaction to bee stings is anaphylaxis. This is where there is constriction of the airways in the lungs, similar to children's asthma. This causes severe breathing difficulties and is life threatening. You should seek veterinary care immediately.
Occasionally you may see a red "bullseye" type lesion on your pet, especially on the skin of the belly. This is not the same as the "bullseye" that is seen on people's skin with Lyme disease. In pets it is usually a skin reaction to an insect or spider bite and it goes away by itself, rarely needing medical treatment.
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