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Comment on Rabies Vaccine Injection-Site Tumors 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

Comment on Rabies Vaccine Injection-Site Tumors by Stacy

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

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

Comment on Rabies Vaccine Injection-Site Tumors 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!

Comment on Rabies Vaccine Injection-Site Tumors 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.

Comment on Dry Dog Food: Safely Handling and Storing Kibble by Margerette Lim

Margerette Lim — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:03:51 +0000

This is a great share. Always think to feed my dog with the healthy food.

Comment on Rabies Vaccine Injection-Site Tumors by dakota

dakota — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:11:25 +0000

He shouldn’t be in business if he doesn’t know all the rules. What’s funny, he wouldn’t sell me the heart worm because he said I need a prescription for that -and I understand that is true. I will check out the article and I will always research before I give her anything again! The lump has gone down since last night -about half the size so we are all very much relieved. Thanx again for your help.

PS. No more rabies shots for Mushu!

Comment on Rabies Vaccine Injection-Site Tumors by Jan

Jan — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:04:21 +0000

Hi Dakota. It’s not illegal to sell the vaccine, as far as I know, it’s just that giving the shot as a non-vet does not fulfill the legal requirement of rabies vaccination. I would think the seller would know that, but who knows. In any event, I hope you’ll watch the spot. I hope it works out. Check out the articles at http://www.truth4dogs.com before you vaccinate for ANYTHING again.

Comment on Rabies Vaccine Injection-Site Tumors by dakota

dakota — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:53:09 +0000

I don’t understand how they can sell the shots if it’s illegal; I did give her the shot. The man owns the feed store and has for years so I assumed he knew what was what. He said I could give her the shot the day after her pup shot and to give it between the shoulder blades….big mistake on my part! She’s not sore but I am watching the spot and will take her in if it doesn’t go away…..she will NEVER! get a rabies shot again either -she’s a house dog anyhow. Thanx for your help.

Comment on Rabies Vaccine Injection-Site Tumors by Jan

Jan — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:35:52 +0000

Dakota, I hope YOU didn’t give the shot. A vet has to do it for it to be legal. It should have been given in the leg, but there’s not much you can do about that now. If YOU did give the shot, you have a dilemma. You won’t want to vaccinate again any time soon because of the health risks. But then you’ll have a legal problem.

Yes, the lump is likely a reaction. Tell your vet about it immediately and make sure it’s put in your dog’s file. Hopefully, it will go away in a few days. If it’s still there in two weeks, see the vet. It could be something serious.

Comment on Rabies Vaccine Injection-Site Tumors by Jan

Jan — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:32:00 +0000

Hi, I’m sorry to take so long to get back to you. Your pup for need a rabies shot until she’s at least 4 months old. Please go to my other blog for more info on shots. Here’s a good place to start: http://www.dogs4dogs.com/blog/2009/10/08/protecting-dogs-from-vaccine-reactions/ Do not allow your vet to vaccination before 8 weeks — 9 or 10 is better according to experts. DO NOT allow combination shots. Parvovirus and distemper are the necessary shots in most places. Leptospirosis is very dangerous. Write again if you still have questions.