Dog in Thailand appears to smile after being stung by a wasp

A dog which was stung by a wasp appears to be smiling after being taken to a vet in Bang Saen, near Bangkok in Thailand.

The sister of the golden retriever's owner, Natthathida Nilbut, posted the pictures on Facebook, external on Sunday.

Since then the post has had more than 23,000 likes and has been shared more than 6,000 times.

Other people have also been sharing pictures of their dogs after they were stung by wasps and bees.

Natthathida posted later to say the dog was OK after being treated by the vet.

Her sister wrote that she'd probably get a slap when she got home and wasn't sure whether to feel pitiful or whether it served her right.

The best advice for dogs when they're stung by a bee or a wasp is to get them to a vet to be looked at as soon as possible.

Swelling around the mouth or throat can be especially dangerous because it can cut off the airway, and watch out for vomiting or pale gums.

Before that cold water can help with the swelling, or an ice pack if you can keep it pressed against the sting mark.

Dog owners are warned not to try to pick a bee's stinger out with their finger nails as more poison can be injected into the pet's body. Use a credit card instead to scrape it off.

If it's a bee sting use something like bicarbonate of soda to neutralise the sting and use vinegar for wasps.

Vets often prescribe antihistamines to take down swelling but don't give them any at home as they may cause an adverse effect.

It can be quite difficult to tell the difference between bees and wasps because they share so many characteristics.

Wasps in general are thinner with smoother bodies and bees tend to be rounder.

Usually if it's hairy on its abdomen and legs then it's a bee.

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