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Alisteretc · 06-19-2008, 08:47 PM

I took Alastor to the vet today for his rabies shot and mentioned to the vet that his mom had a reaction to the shot and asked what to look for. She told me. Then she gave him 2 shots and I was rather confused because he was supposed to be getting only one shot. I asked the vet what the other one was and she told me steroids. She gave it to him to prevent a reaction to the rabies!! I am not thrilled that she didn't asks me before giving my baby steroids and am now worried about what the effects of steroids could be, especially on such a tiny guy. Has anyone else ever heard of giving steroids to a dog to prevent a reaction to a shot? Does anyone know what may happen because of this? Am I being paranoid or do I have reason to be concerned?

Ellie May · 06-20-2008, 04:16 AM

While that was probably the right thing to do, the vet should have told you first. I be concerned that he/she might not ask you before something more major next time.

Giving steroids (usually Benadryl) before vaccines is very common to prevent reaction. Ellie has to have it now...

Ladymom · 06-20-2008, 08:13 AM

Although one steroid shot shouldn't hurt him, your vet should have told you first. Besides, as Ellie May said, an antihistamine like Benedryl is usually given before a shot and steroids reserved for a reaction after the shot.

Ellie May · 06-20-2008, 08:20 AM

Lol, oops. I was thinking benadryl was steroids.

Benadryl can be given before a vaccine so the dog won't react or after usually in combination with a steroid if there is a reaction.

linz06 · 06-20-2008, 09:42 AM

Layla was put on steriods for a short time after having some sort of allergic reaction (I still do not know what it was from!). It was in pill form though, and she did well with it.

kobes mama · 06-20-2008, 01:01 PM

I just posted about how abother vet we had never seen before at our animal hopsital gave Kobe a shot in the wrong area. They had to keep him for observation a while to make sure he didn't have skin reaction because it was the shot that is given in the nose. They also gave him steroids to reverse the vaccine. Kobe is doing great now but he did have a mild case of diarrhea and threw up a bit that same night. I don't know if it was from the steroid or the original vaccine but just something to look for.

Patti · 06-20-2008, 05:17 PM

Cali has been on steroids for allergies and just weaned off last week. She did fine on them but you don't want them on them long term. One shot should do no harm

06-19-2008, 08:47 PM	#1
Alisteretc Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clifton, Colorado, USA Posts: 90	Steroids for a dog? I took Alastor to the vet today for his rabies shot and mentioned to the vet that his mom had a reaction to the shot and asked what to look for. She told me. Then she gave him 2 shots and I was rather confused because he was supposed to be getting only one shot. I asked the vet what the other one was and she told me steroids. She gave it to him to prevent a reaction to the rabies!! I am not thrilled that she didn't asks me before giving my baby steroids and am now worried about what the effects of steroids could be, especially on such a tiny guy. Has anyone else ever heard of giving steroids to a dog to prevent a reaction to a shot? Does anyone know what may happen because of this? Am I being paranoid or do I have reason to be concerned? __________________ Alastor and Family

06-20-2008, 04:16 AM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	While that was probably the right thing to do, the vet should have told you first. I be concerned that he/she might not ask you before something more major next time. Giving steroids (usually Benadryl) before vaccines is very common to prevent reaction. Ellie has to have it now... __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

06-20-2008, 08:13 AM	#3
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Although one steroid shot shouldn't hurt him, your vet should have told you first. Besides, as Ellie May said, an antihistamine like Benedryl is usually given before a shot and steroids reserved for a reaction after the shot. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

06-20-2008, 08:20 AM	#4
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Lol, oops. I was thinking benadryl was steroids. Benadryl can be given before a vaccine so the dog won't react or after usually in combination with a steroid if there is a reaction. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

06-20-2008, 09:42 AM	#5
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	Layla was put on steriods for a short time after having some sort of allergic reaction (I still do not know what it was from!). It was in pill form though, and she did well with it. __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

06-20-2008, 01:01 PM	#6
kobes mama Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin Square, NY, USA Posts: 14	I just posted about how abother vet we had never seen before at our animal hopsital gave Kobe a shot in the wrong area. They had to keep him for observation a while to make sure he didn't have skin reaction because it was the shot that is given in the nose. They also gave him steroids to reverse the vaccine. Kobe is doing great now but he did have a mild case of diarrhea and threw up a bit that same night. I don't know if it was from the steroid or the original vaccine but just something to look for. __________________ Jessica -> Kobe's Mama

06-20-2008, 05:17 PM	#7
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Cali has been on steroids for allergies and just weaned off last week. She did fine on them but you don't want them on them long term. One shot should do no harm __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html