My dog just had a parvo shot. He has been breathing heavily and is very antsy. He is also throwing up and constantly shaking his head. Could this be a severe reaction from the shot?
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This does not sound good and I would recommend that you call your vet immediately and take him back in. He could have an allergic reaction to the shot, or the dog could have parvo and the shot just enhanced it. If he is throwing up like this there is really something wrong and he needs to go back to the vet immediately. I would not wait and would call and get him back in as soon as you possibly can.
I hope your baby either got better or you have contacted the vet.
Some pets do have some sort of reaction but usually it does not last but a few hours.
Some pets will have a reaction to shots/vaccinations and usually vets give a leaflet telling you what to expect and when you should call back. Apparently this did not happen for you so do not take a chance; contact the vet (if your baby is not better or you have already done so).
The following is the kind of information that is found in 'after vaccination care' leaflets:
"Just as with human vaccines, mild symptoms can be ignored. The majority of reactions are mild and short lived. If you suspect a more severe reaction to puppy vaccines or dog vaccines, such as facial swelling, vomiting or lethargy, you should contact your veterinarian immediately."
"The signs may be facial swelling, itching, weakness, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, shock and death. Treatment consists of administration of epinephrine, antihistamines and supportive care. Just as with human vaccines, mild symptoms can be ignored. The majority of reactions are mild and short lived.
"A few dogs will develop more severe reactions that are forms of hypersensitivity (allergy). These will usually occur within minutes, but may be delayed for a few hours. The dog may salivate, vomit, develop diarrhea, hives, or have difficulty breathing. Should this occur, consult your veterinarian immediately."
Your vet will have this in their records so they will know what to do before administering the second shots but be sure to remind the vet when you go in for more shots
Should you change vets be very sure to see that this information is placed in their records as they have to give medication BEFORE giving the shots.
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inwould like tp add to this,
we bough a puppy and she had 1 vaccination so far.
we brought her to the vet where she got the second vaccine coctail which also had the live parvo. she pooped a lot during the next week. ten days later our senior 13yr old dog nearly died of parvo symptoms. my guess is the pup was infecyed with the (weak) parvo through the vaccin, pooped out the live parvo she got through the vaccine shot and thus infected our senior dog.
IF YOU HAVE A SENIOR DOG, AND YOU WANT TO INTRODUCE A PUPPY BE THOUGHTFULL OF THIS WHEN INTRODUCING A JUST VACCINATED OR TO BE VACCINATED PUPPY
i asked my vet, he said its very unlikely, he didnt test and didnt have the test available either (uhu, ofc.......) he operated our senior dog, first diagnosic was a blockade of food of some sort, my though to. but it was a virus, i wonder which......?
in fact here is the scientifical proof, 25 percent of the dogs that are vaccinated are likely to spread it:
Each dog is different with this virus. This virus can be brutal to some fur babies. This virus takes time, and you should make sure that your fur baby is hydrated at all times. Do not be surprised if he lays around and sleeps a lot.
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