Ask the Vet About Vaccine Side Effects in Dogs and Cats

Question:I have had different vets tell me different opinions on giving yearly vaccinations. I have read a few articles in the veterinarian journals about this and i would like to know your opinion. I have an 11 year old dog who has diabetes. She is well controlled . She has never had fleas or tics or any other disease. She is due at the end of the month for all her vaccinations including her rabies. I'm just wondering if the vaccinations are really neccessary. Thank you

Question:My miniature pincher chihuahua mix puppy got her first vaccinations three days ago and she is limping with her left back leg and holding it up like it hurts., Is this normal reaction to vaccinations?

Question:Is the Lepto vaccine for cattle the same as the one for canines? Would it be safe to give my dogs the vaccine made for cattle is what I'm wondering? Thank you for your assistance!

Question:Hello, Is it of normal practice to give a 14lb adult cat a vaccination for FIV, treat a weeping, oozing, smelly wound from a cat fight, treat for fleas and heartworms all the same day?

Question:Hello, My dog has had reaction (pain) from rabies shots before, that last a few days. It has been 2 weeks since the shots but she acts like she is in pain and has diarrhea the last couple days, also up and down from the bed not sleeping during the night as much. She has had boughts of diahrreah twice this year and she does go through pain being a senior 15 year old Chi. How long would side effects last from a vaccine? It may not be the vaccine though. She hasn;t wanted to each much today either.

Question:I have a small dog chihuahua mix with russel. She received 4 injections and later started vomiting. The shots she got were for rabies, Lepto, bortetella, 5 and 1 vaccine (DA2P+ Parvovirus). Is there anything I can give her to stop throwing up and feel better.

Question:My dog had a rabies vaccine today she’s about 7 pounds I Noticed that her face has started to swell should I take her to the emergency room

Question:Hi! I took my 9 months miniature dachshund for her first rabies vaccine on Sunday (October 25). She was well and happy as always, eating and pooping normally. On Tuesday (Oct 27) out of nowhere she vomits all of her undigested breakfast food, 3 times. Followed by another 4 times vomits of clear frothy egg-white liquid. She wanted to drink immediately after, but then vomits 3 more times, more liquid but reddish color. Again, she wanted to drink but then she rest immediately after for 5 hours. When she woke up, i gave her dinner and a dose of Adored Beast Healthy Gut, and she eats slowly. The next day (October 28) she is all well and energetic again. No more vomiting. Her morning poop was solid with a bit of egg-white at the end. As I continue feeding her food (with Adored Beast Gut Soothe), she has no trouble eating. But during late afternoon to midnight she start having diarrhea and poop about 6× What should I do? Can this be a vaccine reaction? Or something else?

Question:Hi there, my 1 year old chihuahua got a distemper vaccine for the first time and developed a quarter size red ball swelling under her right arm, she doesn't move, pee or poo and seems to be in pain. Is this a dangerous side effect?

Question:My dog got her yearly vaccines and the 3 year rabies vaccine on Monday. She was acting like she normally does after shots, tired. I noticed that her poop was kinda lose on Tuesday but now has changed to constant diarrhea and occasionally vomiting. I’m really not sure what to do? This has never happened in her previous shots. Could it have something to do with her getting pancreatitis in the past year?

Question:Hi, I took my 16-week-old kittens for their booster shots yesterday. They have been lethargic, weak, and possibly feverish (tongue feels abnormally warm). How long do these symptoms typically last and is it recommended that I treat the fever medicinally or just wait for it to subside?

Question:Hello, my pup is a little over a year old. He just got his 3 year rabies booster, and DHPP on Saturday. He was fine after the vaccination, but yesterday (Sunday) was limping, and not as active at all. He ate some yesterday, not drinking much water. Is this normal? I’m very worried about him. He isn’t limping as much this morning. Thank You

Question:My puppy was given dose #2 of canine DA2PP on 10/1 and dose #3 on 10/6 - are there any side effects or possible long term effects (kidney or liver damage) that I need to be aware of and watch for?

Question:15yr old cat had check up w/ distemper vaccine, week later difficulty walking, extreme lethargy, brought to vet found to have fever. Vet said better response to anti-inflammatory med, talking ?cat lupus, is this due to shot?

Question:Apparently there are two points of view as to whether to vaccinate against Lyme's disease. I have read a lot of information as to why it should not be given, and would like your bottom line opinion. Btw, we happen to live in a part of the country where Lyme's disease is prevalant (at least for humans - I don't know stats for dogs) but what I read was that even if a dog were to test positive for it, over 90% of the time, the illness does not seem to affect them I look forward to your reply. Ty.