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Lyme Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Nath (New Brunswick) on 04/20/2017
After my yorkie had the lyme vaccine...I realize she has a hard lump at the spot of the vaccine...is it normal? - 2 weeks now 😢
Lyme Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Dd (Devils Lake, Nd) on 09/29/2016
My Golden Retriever had the Lymes vaccine and within two days she was lethargic, crying and could not get up by herself. After taking her to the vet they gave her aspirin saying they thought it was an ACL injury. A month later she was still not well, in fact worse. We had xrays for her hips and decided it was not hip displaysa. After going to another vet they decided it was due to the Lymes vaccine. It is attacking her. Her muscles in her legs would shake and she could not get up by herself. We have put her on prednisone and she is better however when we lower the dose to 1/2 pill every other day she goes back down hill, so then we have to go back up to the previous dose of 1/2 pill every day. We don't know if she will ever get off of the Prednisone. This has been going on since April 2016 and it is now the end of September. If anyone has any suggestions I would like to hear them.
Lyme Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Johnny (Pittsburgh, Pa ) on 08/08/2016
Took both of our chihuahuas to Petsmart for their Sunday clinics where vaccines are much cheaper. We needed to get our dogs the lymes vaccine because we're taking them to the beach in a few weeks. Later that nite our one older chihuahua started acting different. The younger one is fine. She Didn't want any attention, was more scared than usual and slept under the bed instead of on the bed with us. She also is shaking non stop and screams if you touch any where near the injection site. It's been over 24 hours with no change. Is this normal? Or should I be worried!
Lyme Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Beachdogglory (New York, US) on 04/13/2014
On Thursday, April 2,2014 I brought my 11 year old Golden retriever to the vet for her wellness exam and was told she needed 2 vaccines. I told my vet that she still had her cough, and that she was not herself. She had an x ray in December and was diagnosed with a bronchial infection. She gave my dog the vaccines and prescribed a cough medicine.
On Monday, I returned to the vet as my dog was still acting unusual. She was not playing with any of her toys, not sleeping on my bed and when I woke up she was sleeping in a strange place. I went downstairs and she didn't follow me. She didn't eat her breakfast and then she wouldn't lay down for 1/2 hour. I took her back to the vet that morning.
They admitted her and put her on fluids, took blood work and told me that her anal glands were infected. They discharged her at 5:30 and said it was all caused from her anal glands. They prescribed Batril and Rimadyl.
Wednesday she still wasn't doing any better. She was pacing and panting a lot. Not eating. I kept calling the vet because we were still waiting for some of the results from the blood work. The vet kept leaving messages on my home phone. I called again left one last message never heard back. When I finally called back around 8pm, I was told she was gone for the day. I spoke to the on call Dr. She told me my dogs liver levels were elevated. I asked why she wasn't being treated for that? She said she would note the chart to have the Dr. call me first thing. I told her I wanted to come in first thing.
At this point my dog jumped on bed and was laying with me. I was petting her gently, trying to get her to sleep, when I looked down at my hand it was covered in blood. I at first thought it was a hot spot. I patted it gently with a tissue. It bled all night.
When I finally got her to the vet and they shaved the area it was swollen, purple and the size of a grapefruit. They did more blood work. Then said they didn't know what it could be. Possibly cancer, tumors etc... They said they recommended an ultrasound and referred me to another hospital.
I took her to the hospital. They admitted her. She had surgery and was in for 3 days. I believe it was the vaccines. I have not heard a word from my vet of 30 + years. My dog has a drain in the area that they operated on. Part of the skin may not be viable and we are waiting for the culture to come back. This is $4,000 later and I am not done with the expenses. Is there anything that I can do? At least get them to help with the cost?
My dog was sick. My vet never should have given her those vaccines given her age and the risks.
Lyme Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Celine (Nottingham, NH) on 05/08/2013
I just brought my 3 year old pug to get her Lyme Booster and every time she breaths she shakes, She is very tired and not moving is this normal?
Lyme Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Ashlie (Buford, Ga/usa) on 05/15/2012
In April, I had my 5 year old Greyhound's annual exam and immunizations, including Lyme Disease vaccine. He had itching for a few days after, and 2 weeks later we returned for his Lyme Disease booster. He has been itching so severely on the back half of his body that he is getting bald patches, and we are using his muzzle to keep him from tearing his skin. We are also using Benadryl on a daily basis without relief. I will NEVER have another Lyme Disease vaccine!!!
Lyme Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Dixie (Stamford, Ny) on 03/14/2012
On March 2, 2012 I took my 6 year old Boston Terrier to the vets for her annual check up and her booster shot for Lyme since it is prevalent in our area and since Maggie loves to go hiking with us. She has received the shot ever since she was a year old and has had minor reactions like a small welt at the shot site.. But this year the welt was the size of a goose egg and she still had it a week after getting the vaccine... About 10 days after the shot, the swelling started going down.. However it seemed to settle in her hip area where it caused her to limp. After about 11 days the limp in her hip went away, but then she developed lameness in the opposite side in her foreleg.. She seemed to have no pain if you touched her leg as she didn't cry out in pain and eventually she would put the leg down and walk normally. Today is the 12th day since the vaccine and she almost seems normal again.. Though there still is a small lump near the shot site.. She has never lost her appetite through this whole ordeal, but I am questioning the safety of this vaccine.
Lyme Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Joelle (Lewisburg, Pa) on 02/27/2012
My 10 lb mini dachshund had a terrible reaction to the lyme vaccine. She started with swelling around her eyes, which turned into swelling of her nose and wheezing and hives over her entire body. She also vomitted 3 times. She was treated with benedryl and something else, but it took four doses and two trips to the vet to take care of the situation.
Lyme Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Pamela (Warrenton, Va) on 01/15/2012
I had my 11 year old dog vaccinated for Lyme's disease and 24 hours later, she is is lame. The vaccine was recommended by my vet, so I thought it was safe. Macy had Lyme's 3 years ago (which I told the vet) and was treated with antibiotics -- and has had no symptoms until now. I took her back to the vet today and they claim it's arthritis. I will get her on antibiotics tomorrow morning -- please give me some feedback on this vaccination. Thank you.
Lyme Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Ruth (Barrington, Nh) on 12/01/2011
My miniature schnauzer who is 7 had a Lyme vaccine in October 2011.. 3 weeks later she developed a large lump on her front left side near front leg.
We brought her back to the vet to be told she had a reaction to the shot. I was at the time relieved as we feared cancer. The vet did a a test to make sure cancer was ruled out.
I was shocked that my little dog had this lump from a shot that is supposed to keep her healthier.
I read these posts here and my heart goes out to those who have lost a pet to these vaccines.
On another note, my husband had a very bad reaction last year from the flu shot.. Blurry vision, legs went numb, couldn't urinate and to this day suffers from migraines. Maybe it's time to really think about the odds of taking these shots and it helping us or having something bad happen.
I am a guardian to my beloved Elle, I want to only subject her to things that won't harm her. I hope that the laws will change and we can choose safer options for our animal friends.
Lyme Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Joanne (New Hampshire) on 08/12/2011
My mother tool our beloved 10 year old miniature Schnauzer to the vet for her yearly check up. Our regular vet was on holidays and this "new" vet suggested that my mother should give her a lyme vaccination because it had been so long. Mom agreed. As mom got through the door at home, Jenny she went directly to her crate came out, was very disoriented then promptly threw up. She became lethargic. Mom called the vet's office and they told her to bring her back now as Jenny is most likely having a reaction to the vaccination. Mom made it to the vet and they wisked Jenny to a room where she just layed there lifeless barely breathing. They administered the antidote, said nothing, and left mom, dad and Jenny by themselves. What seemed like an eternity was a 20 minute agony ridden time. Jenny's breathing was very shallow and she was definatly close to deaths door. Finally she gave 3 huge deep breaths and picked her head up. She was not herself for a couple of weeks. Now three months later mom is noticing lumps near the site where the vaccination and antidote were administered and mom noticed a lump in her mouth that pushed one of her teeth out. Jenny surgery yesterday to remove the lumps in her body as well as the mouth but the vet said that the lump in her mouth was more extensive and was not just in the front tooth area but went up the pallet. We are waiting for pathology results to confirm what our vet seems to think is cancer. Anyone know if the marine grade coral calcium from Japan, Vitamin D3 and a good dog multi will cure the cancer? Thank you Dr. Robert Barefoot!!
Lyme Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Alyce M. (Housatonic, Ma) on 07/05/2011
I have a female boxer puppy that will be 3 mths old 7/14. I recently brought her to the vet this past Saturday morning to get her first exam and talk about vaccines. The vet talked about the lyme vaccine so we decided to get the 1st round of vaccine for her... Within minutes after the shot (she was sitting up) she took two deep breathes and then fell over her eyes rolling no response from her the vet vet then listened to her heart for minutes and did not say a word.. Finally minutes later (seemed liked hours) she started to come to. I talked to her we sat her up still not with it... We put her on the floor and she started walking a little. We stayed at the vet after that for about 25 mins. I did not want to leave until I knew she was OK The vet thought she had a reaction from the vaccine.... I WILL NOT PROMOTE THIS VACCINE TO ANYONE and I WISH I HAD KNOWN ABOUT THIS BEFORE I PUT MY PUPPY THREW THIS.
Lyme Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Delynne (Castroville, Tx, Usa) on 05/02/2011
I have three chihuahua's. The other day I took two of them to get the rest of their shots and one of the shots was the lyme shot. The youngest dog is only 7 months and the other dog is a little over 1yr. Anyways the youngest had no reaction whatsoever and the other one did. It was so sad! He wouldn't walk the next day nor eat. He yelped when you picked him up due to pain. He shaked and just wanted to lay there. He received his shot on a saturday and still on Monday he still doesn't feel good. I informed the vet he will not be getting the 2nd dose in three weeks.. Very sad!
Lyme Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Ann R. (Kenosha, Wi) on 01/26/2011
My vet suggested my coonhound mix Trixie be vaccinated for Lyme disease even though I use tick prevention all year. Within 3 days she was having trouble moving her head and neck and "screamed" if anyone bumped her. She is normally somewhat crazy, jumping and barking at everything, but she stopped barking completely. My vet said it could not possibly be a reaction to the Lyme vaccine because she had no swelling at the injection site and also b/c the new vaccine has no live bacteria. She treated her for a "pulled muscle" with anti-inflammatories and pain meds and then gave her a Lyme booster a few weeks later.
Now, six months later, she is having her third episode of what seem to be intense pain. She stops playing, will not jump on the couch and does not even lift her head when the mailman comes. The area of the body affected seems to change day to day - first her neck, then her hips, etc. The areas are not tender to touch or swollen. Luckily it only seems to last about 5-7 days but it is heartbreaking to see her so sad. I feel so guilty for not researching the vaccine before getting it. My vet refused to consider it could be an adverse reaction and said a Lyme test was not needed. She said it is probably a degenerative disc or Trixie just needs to "calm down and stop injuring herself."
Lyme Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Don (Doylestown, Pa) on 10/30/2010
Our 5 month old Pembroke Welsh Corgi received a Lyme vaccine, first dose, yesterday. Today he is lethargic, and has a limp. He won't be getting any more doses!
