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Reggies_Mom · 07-03-2007, 07:44 PM

My Reggie had his annual rabies vaccination yesterday. Early tonight he started feeling bad, I can't pick him up without him yelping, he's just lying around. I can tell he's not himself. I called an emergency vet and she said it was normal. Has anyone else experienced this when your baby had their shots?

Scruffles4Ever · 07-03-2007, 08:02 PM

Most definitely. My baby is always a little under the weather and tender where he is given his shot. It should pass soon, but you were a good mom to go on your instinct and call to be sure. Sometimes a vet will recommend baby tylenol or benadryl. I hope he feels better soon.

Reggies_Mom · 07-03-2007, 08:12 PM

Thanks for the reply, I hate to see him in pain and not acting like himself. This will be his last rabies shot, again thanks for letting me know your baby has this reaction too.

Judy in Waco · 07-04-2007, 12:07 PM

Poor baby! I hope he's feeling better today.

Dina_Nichole · 07-04-2007, 12:18 PM

Hi, all of my babies have always felt crappy a few days after the rabbies vac.

Hope your baby feels better soon.

marcerella02 · 07-04-2007, 02:52 PM

Layla reacts HORRIBLE to her rabies shot.. she is very tired, lethargic, sleeps for about 2 days... has a fever... just make sure he gets LOTS of fluids.. poor guy.... hang in there!

eaglez28 · 07-04-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Reggies_Mom

My Reggie had his annual rabies vaccination yesterday. Early tonight he started feeling bad, I can't pick him up without him yelping, he's just lying around. I can tell he's not himself. I called an emergency vet and she said it was normal. Has anyone else experienced this when your baby had their shots?

My Vet always says to give them Nutrical after Vacinations & 2-3 drops of Tylenol only if needed for pain.
(2-3 drops for a 4-6 lb yorkie)

pat022351 · 07-04-2007, 04:15 PM

Yup - the injection site is always tender and they tend to sleep a lot for a day or so. Hope you baby is feeling better.

paulapoo · 07-04-2007, 04:24 PM

I hope no one reports me to the Indiana authorities for this, but my dogs haven't had their shots this year. They are ages 2 and 3. Otis is liver compromised so there's no question of him not getting them, but I do not want to chance anything with Oliver. They are never in the yard unsupervised and Oliver received his shot last year. I've heard they can last up to 3 years and a lot of vets do not immunize yearly. I'm still on the fence, but at this point, I'm leaning more toward every 3 years for Oliver. Otis, no shots, ever again, because of his liver.

YorkieCrazyFool · 07-04-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Reggies_Mom

My Reggie had his annual rabies vaccination yesterday. Early tonight he started feeling bad, I can't pick him up without him yelping, he's just lying around. I can tell he's not himself. I called an emergency vet and she said it was normal. Has anyone else experienced this when your baby had their shots?

My little Minnie is the exact same way. She always has severe reactions to the boosters. We can't pick her up without her yelping either, for the whole night after a shot... it's so sad!

(the next day she's always back to normal) The vet that I work for, says as long as their gums are pink... they're fine. If their gums turn white, then they're in shock from the vaccination & get them to the vet immediately!

We started giving Minnie benedryl when she gets boosters now & that helps a lot! In fact, she's scheduled for her rabies shot tomorrow, then she's done for a year. Thank Goodness!

wemple2 · 07-04-2007, 06:11 PM

Winston recently had his rabies shot...he didn't act any different, but he had a lump at the injection site for quite a few days, is this normal too?

YorkieCrazyFool · 07-04-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

Winston recently had his rabies shot...he didn't act any different, but he had a lump at the injection site for quite a few days, is this normal too?

I was told that the lumps are totally normal & I shouldn't be alarmed... especially is the dog is acting normal.

YorkieCrazyFool · 07-04-2007, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by paulapoo

I've heard they can last up to 3 years and a lot of vets do not immunize yearly. I'm still on the fence, but at this point, I'm leaning more toward every 3 years for Oliver. Otis, no shots, ever again, because of his liver.

Don't feel bad, I'm still on the fence too... with all the new information that vaccinations aren't necessary every year now.

On one hand... I don't want to take any chances with my babies NOT getting their shots... but on the other hand, some are now saying not only are the yearly shots unnecessary, but they can actually CAUSE harm.

I'm with you though... there's no way I would chance it with Otis, ever.

Krystal · 07-04-2007, 07:28 PM

I have a 7 1/2 month old female and when ever she got her shots I could not touch her without her crying. My vet told me to give her 1/2 a baby asprin and put a warm compress on the injection site. That seems to have helped her alot.

Reggies_Mom · 07-04-2007, 07:47 PM

Thanks everyone for your concern and advice. Reggie if feeling a little better but still not himself. I'll be so happy when he gets back to normal.

07-03-2007, 07:44 PM	#1
Reggies_Mom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rock Spring,Ga. Posts: 18	Rabies shot My Reggie had his annual rabies vaccination yesterday. Early tonight he started feeling bad, I can't pick him up without him yelping, he's just lying around. I can tell he's not himself. I called an emergency vet and she said it was normal. Has anyone else experienced this when your baby had their shots?

07-04-2007, 12:07 PM	#4
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Poor baby! I hope he's feeling better today. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-04-2007, 12:18 PM	#5
Dina_Nichole I Love My Munchkins! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: My Babies ♥'s! Posts: 8,765	Hi, all of my babies have always felt crappy a few days after the rabbies vac. Hope your baby feels better soon. __________________ I My Lil Furballs!! Pia Mojo ~ Trixie Murphy ~ Paisley Max

07-04-2007, 02:52 PM	#6
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Layla reacts HORRIBLE to her rabies shot.. she is very tired, lethargic, sleeps for about 2 days... has a fever... just make sure he gets LOTS of fluids.. poor guy.... hang in there! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

07-04-2007, 04:15 PM	#8
pat022351 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Camillus, NY Posts: 340	Yup - the injection site is always tender and they tend to sleep a lot for a day or so. Hope you baby is feeling better. __________________ Pat Sadie Louise's Mommy

07-03-2007, 08:02 PM	#2
Scruffles4Ever No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Monroe, NY Posts: 380	Most definitely. My baby is always a little under the weather and tender where he is given his shot. It should pass soon, but you were a good mom to go on your instinct and call to be sure. Sometimes a vet will recommend baby tylenol or benadryl. I hope he feels better soon.

07-03-2007, 08:12 PM	#3
Reggies_Mom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rock Spring,Ga. Posts: 18	Thanks for the reply, I hate to see him in pain and not acting like himself. This will be his last rabies shot, again thanks for letting me know your baby has this reaction too.

07-04-2007, 04:24 PM	#9
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	I hope no one reports me to the Indiana authorities for this, but my dogs haven't had their shots this year. They are ages 2 and 3. Otis is liver compromised so there's no question of him not getting them, but I do not want to chance anything with Oliver. They are never in the yard unsupervised and Oliver received his shot last year. I've heard they can last up to 3 years and a lot of vets do not immunize yearly. I'm still on the fence, but at this point, I'm leaning more toward every 3 years for Oliver. Otis, no shots, ever again, because of his liver. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

07-04-2007, 06:11 PM	#11
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Winston recently had his rabies shot...he didn't act any different, but he had a lump at the injection site for quite a few days, is this normal too? __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

07-04-2007, 07:28 PM	#14
Krystal No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbia, TN Posts: 56	I have a 7 1/2 month old female and when ever she got her shots I could not touch her without her crying. My vet told me to give her 1/2 a baby asprin and put a warm compress on the injection site. That seems to have helped her alot.

07-04-2007, 07:47 PM	#15
Reggies_Mom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rock Spring,Ga. Posts: 18	Thanks everyone for your concern and advice. Reggie if feeling a little better but still not himself. I'll be so happy when he gets back to normal.