12 Week old Yorkie not doing so well after first set of shots.

[MelissaStiffler]

I just got my yorkie almost a week ago, and today was his first appointment to see our vet, he got his first set of shots today and done great for the first few hours. We had left for a couple of hours today to go out to dinner and when we returned home we noticed that Benny wasn't as hyper as he usually is once we get home. We keep him in a cage when we are gone or a sleep, so he usually runs back and forth in it barking wanting out, however tonight wasn't the case at all.

I got him out of his cage and when I called his name he wouldn't respond but his eyes was opened, I set him down on the floor to see if he would walk or anything but he just stood there, so I picked him back up and he was shaking like he was cold.

I ended up calling the vet and he said that it is normal for a dog to get sick after his shot, and said not to worry about it too much that it's normal, however he said that he should be pretty much back to himself by tomorrow, and said to watch where he received his shot to make sure it doesn't swell that it would be an allergic reaction.

I was wanting to hear if anyone here has ever had a dog be this way after their shot, and how long it takes before it goes away?

He also has another round of shots in 3 weeks plus his rabbies shot, will he be this way again after the next set?

[KendraE]

I dont know...mine have never acted that way!! I hope the poor little guy gets to feeling better soon!

[brezofleur]

How many shots were given?

Do you know if they were all given in the same place on his body?

[MelissaStiffler]

Originally Posted by brezofleur

How many shots were given?

Do you know if they were all given in the same place on his body?

He was only given one for this visit.

[kjc]

Do you know if it was DHPP, DHPPC, or DHPPCV?

[kjc]

If it was more than just the DHP or DHPP, then he may feel bad from 2-7 days. Keep him warm if he's cold or chilled, you may have to hand feed and water him if he doesn't want to eat.

I follow Dr Dodds' protocol (in the YT Library). It's minimalistic, and IMHO safer for small breed puppies. I wait 4 weeks between vaccines, and don't combine the Rabies with anything else. A pup that is sick and/or running a fever should not be vaccinated until they are well. Any non-core vaccines are best given individually and when the pup is a bit older and done with the puppy series. And again, I separate any vaccines by 4 weeks.

If your puppy starts showing neurological symptoms, ie: walking in circles or sideways, headtilt, walking into things, etc... or if his face looks swollen, get him to a vet asap for treatment. He will be sore at the injection site for a day or two.

[1yorkie13]

Cash got a little sick after his 12 week shot but he's better now. He's playing with Chase and eating a little. Vet says he should be back to his "ole" self in a few days.