Bees and dog pee.

[KittyColdNose]

Hi all.

Does anyone know why bees would drink dog pee? I'm asking for someone who has seen them in her garden doing this and thought it odd.

Thanks.

[muddled]

Have the dog checked for diabetes.

Diabetics exude a substance which bees believe to be honey. An unfortunate aspect of this is that large numbers of bees congregate around the groin area of diabetic beekeepers if they come within a few feet of the hive and can become quite agitated...occasionally even aggressive.

I would have that dog checked out pretty quickly.
He can't tell his owner of his symptoms, the first indication will likely be quite a serious episode of illness unless, of course, a very kind bee gives you a warning

[KittyColdNose]

Thanks Muddled

[Baldy]

Blimey - ain't nature a wunnerful thing!
(on occasion) ...

[vixylix]

Kitty I really hope its just coincidence and that your friends dog is fine - however if unfortunately he is not, how amazing is it that a bee (and muddled) have found out for your friend before anything too serious happens!!

Poor doggy

[Madasafish]

Bees also like water polluted by cow or horse dung. The theory is they like the salts present...

[KittyColdNose]

Someone else on the group did mention it could be the salt and minerals the bees were after but sugar seems to be the general agreement. I hope their dog is ok!

[Scarlet]

Has the dog recently lost weight, constantly thirsty, looking for food? If so It may be worth a trip to the vet. It's only an injection/blood test to find out.