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Combination Vaccines
Posted by Susan (Orlando, FL) on 05/28/2009
We recently adopted a puppy from the Humane Society. We visted with him several times before choosing him as the one. He was healthy, happy, energetic, playful, eager to please. He was simply a joy to be around. Of course, when you adopt from a shelter, the pets have to be spayed or nuetered and receive vaccinations. This was done on Tuesday. We picked him up on Thursday. He was a completely different puppy! He was very lethargic and coughing. The clinic tech said he was tired because he had just woke him up. He had no idea that he was very ill. We took him to our vet that evening. He was diagnosed with kennel cough and given antibiotics (an injection & pills). I treated him with aromatherapy as well. He seemed to improve slightly over the next two days. By Monday he was relapsing. Tuesday I called our vet. Since he couldn't be seen until Wednesday morning, we called the Humane Society and they had us bring him in. They administered a shot of penicillin and gave us different antibiotics. My husband didn't like the look the vet and tech shared when they listened to his chest. That was at 3:00 pm. At 5:00am, we had to rush him to the emergency clinic. He was stumbling, bumping into things and urinating uncontrollably. The clinic put him on oxygen for an hour (they close at 7:00 am). Then we went back to our vet. They administered IV antibiotics & fluids. He passed away that evening. I feel western veterinary medicine killed this wonderful creature.
EC: Dear Susan, so sorry to hear about your puppy. How sad.
Distemper (Dogs)
Posted by Michele (Baltimore, Md.) on 05/25/2009
Reactions to shots update. I had said that my dog Molly had been sick from her distemper shot,she ha
EC: Hi, Michele. Could you please resend your feedback? You put your comments in the subject box, which only allows a few characters! Thanks!
Combination Vaccines
Posted by Cathryn (Marietta, Georgia) on 05/19/2009
Allergic Reaction to Vaccination of Corona First Vaccine for Puppies:
I rescued a male, yellow labrador retriever, 8 months old, and took him to our veterinarian of 20+ years. He was examined and given a Corona First Vaccine. On our way home, his "lips" began to swell up and he looked fat cheeked. So I immediately called back to the vet and returned to get it taken care of. He was given a shot to reduce the swelling and his medical record was to indicate his allergic reaction to the Corona.
Combination Vaccines
Posted by Nolan (Port Richey, Florida) on 05/18/2009
I have a female pug that is now 9 years old and very healthy. About 4 years ago, she developed a rash and itching as a result of her "yearly" shots. She was given a steroid shot and was ok after that. I now give her some benadryl before taking her for her shots, and we have not had any reactions since. We will get her shots this year, but this is the first time in 4 years. After reading the info on the lifespan of rabies innoculations, I am comfortable with this schedule.
Distemper (Dogs)
Posted by Michele (Baltimore, Maryland) on 05/17/2009
I started reading this site about all the pets with reactions from their shots because I, like most of you, get my 2 dogs their shots as a responsible pet owner. My vet has went to every 3 years, but I don't think that really matters. Here is what has happened to my Molly. We took both of our dogs for distemper shots. They are Tank and Molly. Tank seems to be fine. Molly, by Sat.(2 days after her shot) couldn't get up,or walk, we had to carry her up and down the steps,then she started throwing up,not wanting to eat she seems very confused. We took her back to the vet Tues. he put her on Rimadyl. I have since taken her off the Rimadyl because of more vomiting and not wanting to eat. She is also diabetic. Her diabetes is controlled. She has developed a hugh lump (that is bigger than what my hand can cover)by her hind leg,on her side coming up on her back. My vet told me that she is carrying alot of weight in her backend, which dogs usually carry the weight in their chest. Well this lump has quadrupled its size in 1 week. So we are going to see a specialist on Mon. After reading this site and even before I am convinced this is all from her Distemper shot. I told my husband that none of our pets will ever receive boosters as long as they live. I will let you know the outcome.Sincerely, Michele
Combination Vaccines
Posted by Mimi (Brooklyn, NY) on 05/13/2009
Side-effects from vaccination
I took my 8 month-old Siamese kitten to get tested for FIV Friday of last week (5/8) and while we were there, she was given both her rabies vaccine and the first of the shots for feline leukemia. When we got home she was acting fairly normal, but the next morning we found her huddled in a corner, shaking and unkempt (her feet were covered in litter). We cleaned her off and tried to comfort her, but she was acting very paranoid and jumpy. It is Wednesday now (5/13) and while she's shown marked improvement, her behavior is still far from normal. I'm fairly beside myself--prior to getting her vaccinated, she was absolutely the most cheerful, engaged, talkative and loving cat I'd ever met. Now she seems distant, lethargic, impatient and when I look in her eyes, I no longer feel like she is looking back at me. I feel just horrible for allowing this to happen.
I started her on Thuja a couple days ago, but haven't seen much of a difference in her behavior--maybe I started it too late? I called the vet, but am hesitant to bring her in as she is still eating and drinking normally, and I don't want to scar her further. She seems to be running a low-grade fever from time-to-time so I think I will make her an appointment. If anyone else has any suggestions or similar stories, I would be eternally grateful if you emailed me, I'm at a loss about what to do.
I should note that one of my two other cats--both of them are American shorthairs--was also vaccinated at the same time and her behavior has been normal. Still, I don't think I'll be getting them any more vaccinations in the future--they are all disease free and only go outside when I'm supervising them. It's just not worth the pain and fear it causes them, or the heartbreak it has caused me.
Combination Vaccines
Posted by Jenniebcmb (Mount Holly, NJ) on 05/07/2009
I was given a tabby kitten almost 3 years ago this fall. She was born outside, so I wasn't sure what she had come in contact with so she was given rabies, FELV, and distemper; maybe something else, but I cannot remember. She was taken back the next year and received the booster for distemper and 3 yr. rabies. She is due this month for distemper, 3rd year. I have been debating on whether I should take her. When she was given all the shots the first time, I thought she was going to die. She laid in bed with me all night. She could barely move, she was burning up and wouldn't eat or drink. This was all the same day. The next day, she was fine. But the shots made her very ill.
Advice for Vaccination Side Effects
Posted by Jude (Pensacola, FL, USA) on 05/05/2009
Thanks for the posts on dog vaccinations - Elizabeth I am so sorry for your dog's death - thankyou for your post - I will not be getting my dogs repeat (unnecessary) shots now.
Combination Vaccines
Posted by Clover (Sioux Lookout, Ontario Canada) on 05/03/2009
Side effects of vaccination?
Hi, I have a 3-month old white boxer who has just been transitioned over from Medi-Cal Development to Eagle Pack puppy formula. Yesterday I took him to the vet. Right before we left he had a bowel movement and I noticed there was a bit of diarrhea near the end, which caused me a slight concern. He had his last set of shots for the year (incl. rabies) and since then his bowel movements have been straight diarrhea (not quite 24 hours). I'm not sure if this would be related to the vaccination since he started to experience diarrhea before he got his shot. I'm not sure what to do now! At what point do I choose to take him back to the vet? Thank you!
Distemper (Dogs)
Posted by drjenhawes (Kalispell, MT) on 04/30/2009
Has anyone had success treating hypertrophic osteodystrophy in puppies? It is the technical name for the distemper vaccination reaction that happens in Weimeraner and other breeds of dogs....HELP! My poor puppy CHILI is miserable...
Distemper (Dogs)
Posted by Michelle (Virginia Beach, VA) on 04/29/2009
1 1/2 year old mini long haired daschund had distemper shot. 4 hour later no engery and throwing up. Emergency vet gave benydrl. Two days later still not eating and not feeling well.
My complaint is why the same dosage for 8 lb dog vs 100 lb dog.
Thanks.
Combination Vaccines
Posted by Pia (Fayetteville, GA, USA) on 04/28/2009
Possible reaction to yearly vaccination.
Our sweet Sapphie, a beautiful weimerarner started swelling up like a balloon a couple of days ago. It was so bad she looked disfigued. She also started throwing up. We thought she might be having an allergic reaction to a bee sting or even a snake bite. Went to the vet. They gave her sterioids which made her throw up again, all this after giving her a shot of an anti-inflamatory. Since weim have such a delicate stomach, we decided to stop the steriods. She did get a little better.
So the vet put her on Benadryl. As she was acting nuts, drinking wo much water she had to pee every 30 minuts (no exageration,) the vet change her to Chlortrimetron. This was after this morning her face and ears where swelling up again and her coat, which is smooth, was showing bumps and patches all through out her body. Needless to say, I was totally freeked out!!
So know the vet thinks she might be having a delayed reaction to her yearly shots. Has anybody experienced something like this with their pet: extremely swollen face, vomiting, hives through out the body?
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Combination Vaccines
Posted by Liz (Manitoba, Canada) on 04/26/2009
Distemper, Rabies, Vaccine
Five days ago we brought our 13 year old schnoodle in for his shots. Two days later he was shivering terribly and became extremely hypersenstive to touch. The vet did blood work and examined him but could find nothing. We took him home and he got worse, over the next two days he became blind and deaf, his gate became more and more staggered, we could not touch him or he went absolutely berserk, squealing and snarling and biting. He kept pacing the house. He paced all night long, for over 14 hours until the vet arrived and we had him put down. I can't even express how mad I am. Even now the vets are saying he must have had a brain tumor, that they have never heard of side effects from vaccination. Well I have had a dog who had a brain tumor and it doesn't come on suddenly like this. I know it was the vaccine. He was the sweetest little dog for 13 years and didn't deserve this.
Combination Vaccines
Posted by Amy (Amsterdam, NY) on 04/24/2009
Next Day Hind Quarter Weakness
I am looking for any information from ANYONE who has experienced what we now are. Last night, Thursday 4/23 at about 6:30, we brought our 2 young healthy dogs to our vet for their routine vaccines. Sadie, our almost 3 year old German Shorthaired Pointer, got her Adult DHLP-V (Distemper)and Lyme vaccines. She has always been a healthy, happy, energetic girl, and our vet (who we will not be using anymore) said she is in perfect health. Then Grace, our almost 2 year old Mountain Cur who is equally happy and healthy, got her 3 yr rabies vaccination along w/the same distemper as sadie. We went home, and everything was normal. This a.m., i let my girls out as i always do. Typically, they run all over the yard, chasing birds and bunnies until they are exhausted. Not today. Today they came right inside, saide barely able to move. She couldn't walk, her body was shaking, and she was unable to get onto the couch by herself. I called the vet, they said give her some aspirin and limit her activity for 24 hrs. i was so worried about sadie that I didn't notice grace having almost identical problems. She too cannot climb up on the couch w/out help, and has a difficult time sitting/laying down. What do I do?
Combination Vaccines
Posted by Lisa (Charlotte, NC) on 04/24/2009
In 1987 before I knew how dangerous vaccines are I gave my german shepherd all the shots the vet recommended. Five years later I woke up to find the dog paralyzed from the waist down. The vet said it was a "neurologic issue" and said we should put the dog to sleep because once the paralysis reached his lungs he would die. So sadly I lost a sweet dog to what I believe was over-vaccination. The symptom was like Guillain-Barre in a human.
Combination Vaccines
Posted by Debbie (Lakeland, Florida) on 04/23/2009
i have a 3 1/2 yr old dashound and we got his rabbies shot about a week ago and he hasn't been right since. He yelps when we pick him up doesn't want to eat or drink. Now i'm beside my self with worry is this a normal reaction for my dog? Any help or advise please. Thanks worried mommy!!
