Comments on: Rabies Vaccine Injection-Site Tumors

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:53:16 +0000

Rhonda, not only should shots not be given on the same day, the shots were likely unnecessary. Each vaccine given increases the chance of a reaction by 24%. You gave seven. That’s a lot. Probably NONE of those shots were needed and many are harmful. You can find lots of info at http://www.truth4dogs.com. Please read this: http://www.dogs4dogs.com/blog/2009/04/22/no-unnecessary-dog-shots/ Even if you dog isn’t small, please also read http://www.dogs4dogs.com/blog/2009/09/30/vaccinating-small-dogs-risks-vets-arent-revealing/

Now, you need homeopathy. Find a vet trained in homeopathy at http://www.dogs4dogs.com/vet If you can’t afford that, contact marina@naturalrearing.com and ask her what remedies you should give. Make sure you are feeding the best possible food as well. http://www.dogs4dogs.com/food Bearr needs as few chemicals now as possible.

Another thought: I hope you didn’t give a rabies shot. It would not be legal and to repeat the shot anytime soon would be dangerous.

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:44:47 +0000

Hi Paula. I hope Lily is doing better and the lump has gone away. If it hasn’t, it needs to be biopsied. You should probably have a board certified surgeon do it.

Make sure the lump was recorded in Lily’s file. You won’t want to vaccinate her again and may need proof to apply for a rabies vaccination exemption. If she had her puppy shots, she has a 99% of having lifetime immunity for the important diseases: parvo and distemper. You can do a titer test to prove it. Read about the testing here. http://www.dogs4dogs.com/blog/category/titertesting/

I hope you’ll find a vet certified in homeopathy to help Lily deal with the damage done by the vaccine. Find referral lists at http://www.dogs4dogs.com/vet

By: Rhonda Marcotte

Rhonda Marcotte — Fri, 07 May 2010 05:02:45 +0000

Hi,
I am so upset right now. I am a retired practical nurse. I thought this was qualification enough for me to give my dog his vaccinations. Let’s face it, giving an injection is not rocket science. Anyway it was time for my dogs yearly booster shots but money has been tight so i figured I would get the vaccines from the feed store & save us a few dollars. I gave Bearr his 7 in 1 in his hip & his rabies shot between his shoulder blades. I was never told the shots should not be given on the same day. The vet has always given them on the same visit. I gave the shots on April 29th & I saved the vials & marked them with the date & placed them with all the dog’s records. Now he has a large lump(the size of a golf ball- he weighs about 23 pounds) on the back of his neck. I feel so guilty now. He seems to feel okay & it’s not sore. Is there anything else I should know or be doing for him? He will never get another vaccination that is not absolutely necessary. It has always bugged me that the vet insisted on him having a kennel cough vaccine when he’s never around other animals. I appreciate this site & all the information. Thank you so much and please pray for my dog, Bearr.
Rhonda

By: paula taylor

paula taylor — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:06:00 +0000

1 My yorkie named Lily 1year 3 months was given shots on friday by sat. she coulnt walk stand or anything, called vet ,they said watch her by sun at 2 she came around by monday she developed a golf ball size lump in her area of injection, Iam worried sick about it,,,,I want to find a specialist on this for her

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:58:09 +0000

Forgeot to mention the Dermotopathy was the pads of her feet. They sluffed off. She couldn’t walk on rocks or pavement.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:53:05 +0000

I have had to deal with the bad results from the rabies vaccinations on 2 of my corgis. One had Ischmeic Dermotopathy the other suvere allergys. We had to have the one put down when she was 6. She ended up with Lymphoma. The other one can now get by without shots. But we don’t use any toxins, like fles guard. She goes into toxic shot from bee stings.
I have to go through 3 vet to get a titer on my last dog. His titer came out with a 1:370. That was even going over a year when he was suppose to have a shot.
When ever I get the chance to bring up the topic I’m on the band wagon pushing a titer test.

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:51:59 +0000

Sorry. I can never remember if it’s vets or vets. http://www.dogs4dogs.com/vet

By: Stacy

Stacy — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:40:16 +0000

Thank you for the advice, one problem though, the link is not working.

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:54:34 +0000

Stacy, my vet says to give it two weeks, but in the meantime, make sure your vet records the reaction in your dog’s file. And get a copy in case you need to file for a health exemption in the future. Take a photo, too.

If the lump doesn’t go away in two weeks, you need a vet trained in homeopathy. There are referral lists at http://www.dogs4dogs.com/vet Good luck!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:41:36 +0000

My 1 1/2 year Olde English Bulldogge was given her rabies vac on mon. the 8th. Today (3 days later) I noticed a lump the size of a ping pong ball on her rump(injection site). Called the vet, they said to just watch it for the next 3 weeks. Is this right? Or should I get her to another vet? She did not have the same reaction last year.