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Comment on The Rabies Vaccine and Your Dog: Side Effects by Jan

Jan — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:28:58 +0000

Donna, reactions to vaccines can happen at any time, but that kind of reaction usually happens right away. Your dog sounds like she needs medical attention no matter what the cause is. She could also have a virus. Vomiting, diarrhea and not drinking enough are serious symptoms and can lead to dehydration. Please see your vet.

You might also want to read What to Do When Your Dog Has a Vaccine Reaction at http://www.dogs4dogs.com/blog/2010/12/02/what-to-do-when-your-dog-has-a-vaccine-reaction/

I hope she gets better soon.

Comment on The Rabies Vaccine and Your Dog: Side Effects by Donna Hetrick

Donna Hetrick — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:08:54 +0000

Hi -
thank you so much for the great service your website provides. We are ‘new’ parents to a 1 year old cockapoo. We’ve had her since she was 9 weeks old. Since that time we have had her in teh care of a holistic vet who is very aware of spreading out vaccinations, etc. About 2 weeks ago, I took her in for her mandatory rabies vaccine. The vet gave her the 3 year vaccine and nothing else (even though she’s due for bordetello). I asked her before leaving if I should expect any side effects. She gave me a homeopathic remedy to give her to help with any potential side effects and said all should be well. It’s two weeks later and all of a sudden Lilly has started vomiting and having extreme diarrhea. She is lethargic and makes weak attempts at playing but tires out very easily. She is drinking small amounts and eating very little. When I called the vet and said that I thought that this was related to her rabies vaccine they said, “Oh we don’t think so….” My question is – how long might I expect this to go on? So appreciate your feedback.

Comment on Rabies Vaccination: Caution! The Devil is in the Details by Jan

Jan — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:18:22 +0000

Hi Teri, it depends on what the reaction is, how long ago the vaccine was given and the general health of the dog. I’ve seen the best results from holistic vets, especially those trained in homeopathy. Scan down near the bottom of my article on dealing with canine vaccine reactions at http://www.dogs4dogs.com/blog/2010/12/02/what-to-do-when-your-dog-has-a-vaccine-reaction/

Good luck!

Comment on Rabies Vaccination: Caution! The Devil is in the Details by Teri

Teri — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:32:59 +0000

Is there a way to reverse adverse reactions to vaccines?

Comment on What to Do When Your Dog Has a Vaccine Reaction by Jan

Jan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:42:06 +0000

Karen, short term treatment as you described should be fine, but I would be very careful before continuing it for long. Treatment with homeopathy would help a great deal. You can get a consult by telephone if you like. Go to the referral list at http://www.dogs4dogs.com/vets Or contact marina at naturalrearing.com. Your vet is currently suppressing symptoms, not treating the cause, and that can be dangerous long term. Homeopathy is inexpensive and can help prevent long term problems.

Make sure you have written proof from your vet and the manufacturer that your dog should not be vaccinated again. Records get lost and vets move away. Also, the manufacturer should be paying your vet bills. Press for resolution.

Comment on What to Do When Your Dog Has a Vaccine Reaction by Karen Harper

Karen Harper — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:28:03 +0000

I have a 4 year old lab/shepherd mix – 55 lbs. I’ve had him for just over 2 years, my son had him for a year before that, and he adopted him from a animal rescue group. Clive is timid and sweet natured. When I first got him, I took him in to the vet and he was given the rabies vaccine. Clive seemed a little lethargic – but going the vet scares him, so I just thought it was doctor trauma. But I did call the vet, they recommended and I gave antihistamine. The next year Clive started acting very agitated about 17 days after receiving the vaccine. When I examined him it looked like he welts on his haunches. I had previously noticed some redness on his belly and wondered if he had been bitten by an insect, but he was acting normally. On day 18 I took him to the vet since his behavior had become erratic and agitated. They treated him for an allergic reaction and anxiety. By that evening all redness and sign of welts seemed to be gone and his behavior was 90% recovered. Over the next few days he seemed to recover completely. But no one suspected the vaccine connection. This year, 7 days after the vaccine he was covered in welts larger than quarters and acting erratic and agitated. On day 8 the vet treated him and we discussed the vaccine connection – especially since this reaction occurred more quickly and was easily 10X stronger. It is now day 11, Clive is showing slight improvement each day. I’m talking to the vet each day – and today the vet called the vaccine manufacturer and they and my vet agree that Clive should not be vaccinated again. I know this site doesn’t agree with treating with steroids and antihistamines, but that’s what is being done for now. We may have been slow to put 2 and 2 together, but we all agree the vaccine is the culprit (well, the manufacturer will only say “likely” culprit).

Comment on The Rabies Vaccine and Your Dog: Side Effects by Jan

Jan — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:04:56 +0000

Tricia, I don’t blame you for being angry. You have every reason.

Any drug maker would tell you not to vaccinate a stressed dog, and what could be more stressful than surgery?

Your dog would likely be lethargic after being spade, but being vaccinated could cause it as well. You need homeopathic help for your little girl. You’ll learn how to get that at http://www.dogs4dogs.com/blog/2010/12/02/what-to-do-when-your-dog-has-a-vaccine-reaction/ In the meantime, if she were mine, I’d get Traumeel and Arnica Montana from your local health food store. Ask the personel there how to use it. It can help her heal faster and feel better. Get it as soon as you can. I always give it to my dogs after surgery. You can give the Arnica four or five times a day for a few days then less often over time.

Re treating the over-vaccination, see a holistic vet if you can. Or contact the people mentioned in the article above.

And you can learn how to go after your careless vet in that article. Make him/her pay.

Re symptoms of rabies vaccine reaction, see http://www.truth4dogs.org. There’s a list of symptoms there. If you notice anything other than lethargy, seek help. Check for a fever. Also remember that some reactions from rabies vaccination are very delayed — months, years even. I’d tell your vet you want him/her to pay for seeing a homeopathic vet. Take the vet to small claims court if necessary. Make him/her miserable. Your dog will probably recover, but some damage has likely been done. Homeopathy and really good food is the best way I know to help your baby.

At the very least, he should refund what you paid. I hope he didn’t have the nerve to charge for the second shot or the microchip.

Oh yeah. And find a new vet. And relax. Your stress will stress your little girl.

If you want a phone consult with another vet, let me know. It won’t be very expensive.

Comment on The Rabies Vaccine and Your Dog: Side Effects by Tricia Converse

Tricia Converse — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:33:43 +0000

I am a wreck, I picked up my little Havanese puppy (Lola) to day from the vet after my husband dropped her off to be spade/fixed only to find out they had, 1. put a microchip in her (without my authorization) & 2) had given her another rabies vaccine after she just had one last month. Needless to say I am freaking out about the vaccine & I went completely crazy at the vet’s office. I am so worried about her. What should I do? She is very lethargic but I don’t know if it’s the shot or the surgery. I want to file a complaint against their office & what signs should I look for if she starts to get sick? I am a mess about this!

Comment on The Rabies Vaccine and Your Dog: Side Effects by Melinda

Melinda — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:25:58 +0000

Thank you for writting me back, I wish I would have known. I guess I spelled it wrong.

Comment on Analyzing New Vaccination Recommendations for Dogs by Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:50:01 +0000

Thank you so much for your help. I will be sure to look at all of that information. I am also in search of a new vet. The lyme I did opt for since my cousin and a friend has contracted it in the last 2 years. I don’t know if that means epidemic. The vet said the lyme vaccines has a guarantee with it. Im thinking about just purchasing the parvo and distemper form the local tractor supply and doing it myself. They carry them.