dog vaccinations & reaction to.

MAYNARDSMOM

MAYNARDSMOM

Cathlete
Sorry to bore you all with my endless dog/puppy stories but yet another one today. Actually it started last week. We gave the last of the vaccines to "josi" (one of our puppies who was going to her new home the following day) She woke up the next morning w/her lips swollen. gave her benadryll, talked to the vet all was fine. The last time the father (Maynard) had his vaccines he also had the same reaction. They both cleared up fairly quickly. So last night we gave the remaining 2 puppies their shots. This morning "dottie" came to me with her eyes swelling shut, she looked hung over. Gave her the dose of benadryll & waited - 45 minutes later she was worse!! The rest of her face was swelling along with hives in her ears & over the majority of her body. Called the vet gave her more of the benadryll (didn't give enought the 1st time) by this time it was kicking in & she was off to La - La land!! ;) It finally has gone down but she definately had a more severe reaction & took longer to come down.
The vet says they get calls about once a week on this & not that uncommon. Has anyone else encountered this? They said chances of it happening again are pretty good & to dose ahead of time with the benadryll.

Thanks for listening again
 
I do believe I have read somewhere that all dog vaccines can go every 3 years like with rabies rather than yearly. It was scary & so sad to see her all puffed out & looking strung out. She seems better now.
 
I have not had that exact reaction happen with vac's but first round of puppy shots made our furbaby really sick and lethargic for a few days. She snapped out of it but had me worried for a bit, too!

but along the same lines 2 summers ago, our 4 month old aussie was playing in the pond where bee's like to hang out around the edges and she would chase and snap at them... well one day they "snapped" back and stung her on her nose! I have pictures of her (after mass dose of benadryl of course) with her eyes all puffy, her nose all swollen and looking VERY pitiful! I laugh now, but she was SO miserable!

Sorry to hear about the bad reactions! Never fun when the unexpected happen to our furbabies!
 
Maggie the mother of the pups did the same thing when she was a baby, got to close to the bee. She went from looking like a lab to a boxer with her blown up snout. Of course I took pics too. Nothing like knockin' them when their down, she just looked so funny!! But sad also.
 
My Aussie had a reaction to K9 Advantix, he looked like a hammerhead shark :confused::mad:

Reactions to vaccines are pretty common these days because the puppy shots are a massive amount of different vaccines given at the same time. I'd probably try and find out what he/she is allergic to.

I would try to find a naturopathic vet, there are homeopathic alternatives to vaccines, called nosodes. I don't have experience with those, my dogs were okay with the initial rounds of puppy shots and I don't revaccinate after their 1 year shot, other than rabies which is required by law in my state.

I am just wondering if there even is any protection if the dog is allergic to the vaccine.

There is a lot of info about vaccines and allergies but I am at work waiting for a client. I will get it hopefully tonight or tomorrow.
 
Thanks Carola!! I have been looking around myself also. I'm so glad this was their last round. One thin g I did read was possibly waiting until pups are 9 - 10 weeks old before beginning the series. We started @ 6 weeks per the vets rcommendation. Now I feel bad. Will definatley do more research before we need more shots!
 
hiitdogs said:
My Aussie had a reaction to K9 Advantix, he looked like a hammerhead shark :confused::mad:

Reactions to vaccines are pretty common these days because the puppy shots are a massive amount of different vaccines given at the same time. I'd probably try and find out what he/she is allergic to.

I would try to find a naturopathic vet, there are homeopathic alternatives to vaccines, called nosodes. I don't have experience with those, my dogs were okay with the initial rounds of puppy shots and I don't revaccinate after their 1 year shot, other than rabies which is required by law in my state.

I am just wondering if there even is any protection if the dog is allergic to the vaccine.

There is a lot of info about vaccines and allergies but I am at work waiting for a client. I will get it hopefully tonight or tomorrow.
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I knew Carola would know!!!!

You are right, if he had such a reaction, did the vacination was the vaccine able to do it's job???
 
Tami...I'm sorry your puppies suffered from a bad reaction :( My youngest mini dachshund had a scary reaction to his vaccinations as well this past February. I posted here about it and received a lot of helpful information from our fellow Catheites :):

http://www.thecathenation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=229010&highlight=Vaccination+Nightmare

I must agree that Carola is a fantastic source for doggie info. I've appreciated the time she has taken to help me out :)

Chastity
 
We have a pointer named Abby who was allergic to everything! When she got her shots twelve hours later she had a severe reaction. Her face completely swelled up and she had big bumps all over her. We rushed her to the emergency vet for a shot of benadryl and she was fine and our pocketbooks were lighter. Now the vet gives her benadryl before the shots. I think she has outgrown a lot of them though. Good luck! I know how scary it can be!
Ellen
 
There are two kinds of vaccination reactions that can occur. The most common is what you described - post-vaccinal hives, facial pruritus, muzzle and peri-ocular edema/swelling. These are not considered life-threatening and usually respond to benedryl/cortisone - although I have found that some do need extended benedryl for 24-36 hours for any residual itch. With these pets, I will pretreat them at subsequent vaccinations 15-30 prior to vaccines. Some react once and never again - others react even with the pre-treat. I have not, however, ever had one become emergent or have devastating effects. And, yes, they are still benefiting from the vaccine even though they reacted.

The more worrisome type of reaction is called an anaphylactic reaction - these are the ones to worry about. These patients become shocky, weak, pale, and vomit within minutes - sometimes merely minutes after I vaccinate. After being in practice 15 years, I've had one cat die from a vaccine reactions - it is horrible. All the others have done well with emergency meds/treatment, but I'm really stressed and about get an ulcer with worry when I have one react. Unfortunately, it's going to happen on occasion- just like kids. Remember when they were infants and the paperwork we had to sign about potential vaccination repercussions?

With puppies,however,it is very important to finish out the initial puppy series up through at least 16 weeks to ensure proper immunity to these very important diseases. After that, it's up to you and your vet. I tend to still vaccinate those with minor reactions - pretreat for hives/muscle soreness - and these do well. The patients that have anaphylactic reactions NEVER receive shots from me except for rabies due to legal requirements.

I am in a bit of a conundrum, however, as I do have a 10 week old cocker puppy that had a nasty reaction a few weeks ago - I will be pretreating her 30 mins prior next week and then using a different brand vaccine with less antigens. I'm nervous about it,but at the same time, we see so much parvo these days, I'm afraid to not have her protected. This is the conundrum we vets get into at times.

Heidi
 
Heidi,

I don't mean to be a pain, but we have a new Chocolate Lab puppy and are in need of a good vet. We live in Stow, just North of Akron. Can you recommend anyone in my neck of the woods?

TIA
 
buckeyegirl said:
There are two kinds of vaccination reactions that can occur. The most common is what you described - post-vaccinal hives, facial pruritus, muzzle and peri-ocular edema/swelling. These are not considered life-threatening and usually respond to benedryl/cortisone - although I have found that some do need extended benedryl for 24-36 hours for any residual itch. With these pets, I will pretreat them at subsequent vaccinations 15-30 prior to vaccines. Some react once and never again - others react even with the pre-treat. I have not, however, ever had one become emergent or have devastating effects. And, yes, they are still benefiting from the vaccine even though they reacted.

The more worrisome type of reaction is called an anaphylactic reaction - these are the ones to worry about. These patients become shocky, weak, pale, and vomit within minutes - sometimes merely minutes after I vaccinate. After being in practice 15 years, I've had one cat die from a vaccine reactions - it is horrible. All the others have done well with emergency meds/treatment, but I'm really stressed and about get an ulcer with worry when I have one react. Unfortunately, it's going to happen on occasion- just like kids. Remember when they were infants and the paperwork we had to sign about potential vaccination repercussions?

With puppies,however,it is very important to finish out the initial puppy series up through at least 16 weeks to ensure proper immunity to these very important diseases. After that, it's up to you and your vet. I tend to still vaccinate those with minor reactions - pretreat for hives/muscle soreness - and these do well. The patients that have anaphylactic reactions NEVER receive shots from me except for rabies due to legal requirements.

I am in a bit of a conundrum, however, as I do have a 10 week old cocker puppy that had a nasty reaction a few weeks ago - I will be pretreating her 30 mins prior next week and then using a different brand vaccine with less antigens. I'm nervous about it,but at the same time, we see so much parvo these days, I'm afraid to not have her protected. This is the conundrum we vets get into at times.

Heidi
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Thanks Heidi for all of that valuable information. My vet did tell me about pre-treating so I will be sure to pass that info on to the new owners who are hopefully going to call me anyday now!! ;)
 
Thanks Tami, but our little Sherman is a fun handful. He was dropped at the pound at 7 weeks, and was rescued by a local group here. We have adopted him from them. He is such a sweetie!!!
I think I am going to post his pic as my avatar.
 
Conni,

I'm sorry but I don't know anyone in the Stow area. I say "word of mouth" is the best way - ask around. I'm sure the area is pretty saturated with vets, but just because a place looks all fancy, doesn't necessarily mean they are the one for you. I say ask family and friends where they go and recommend.

Sorry I couldn't help!
Heidi
 
Not a problem Heidi, I am doing just what you said. I appreciate you responding, though.

Now, if OSU could only have their issues resolved as easily.......=(

Thanks!
 
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