Ask the Vet About Vaccine Side Effects in Dogs and Cats

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.

Question:I got my eight week old 3 1/2 pound puppy his first DAPP vaccine on Saturday, he vomited once Saturday night but then seemed fine for a few days, but then became lethargic, unsteady on his feet, and his two ears are swelled up, he will only eat if I bring food to his bed and will only drink water if I hand feed him with an eye dropper. Could this be a delayed reaction from the vaccine? My vet is prescribing prednisolone (5MG/5ML) at 1.8 ML by mouth until there is improvement and then taper him off of it. Does this seem like the right dosage for such a little puppy? I found a website that said the anti-inflamatory dose is .1 to .3 mg per pound and my puppy is only 3.5 pounds.

Question:If I scewed up and used the salution to mix parvo and carona virus can I substitute water

Question:I took two of my 4 month old puppies to get their vaccinations today and now they're both vomiting alot and now the vets are closed. Is there a way to stop the vomitting?

Question:My five pound Cocapoo needs a rabies vaccination. He also needs vaccinated for a regular visit. Thank you,, Augusta Collins. 812-777-9169

Question:Hi there. My dog is having an adverse reaction to a vaccine. He has been in a stupor, peed his bed, and cannot get in position to poop outside. What can the vet do? Will he be okay?

Question:Hlo sir , My dog have parvo virus . How can i treat or save my dog . tell me simple methods.

Question:My dog got her vaccines Wednesday and Friday and Saturday she?s been disoriented, weak, and crying. What?s wrong with her can it be a reaction?

Question:I had my 10 year old Havanese vaccinated yesterday. He had Rabies and a 6 in 1 vaccine. When we got home he started vomiting but we thought it was due to the car ride. All night he has been restless and is still vomiting periodically and coughing occasionally. Could this be an anaphylactic reaction?

Question:How often do dogs need vaccines to be ?up to date?? I?ve read different opinions. Some say once a year, others say that vaccines are too strong to do once a year and that it should be every few years.

Question:Is vomiting after annual vaccinations common?