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Originally Posted by dwerten  hey c is the benedryl or antihistamine shot given 30 min prior to vaccine? and is it best to wait one hour after vaccines given in your car or at office in case dog has a reaction? Thank God none of mine had a reaction and no one warned me either to hang out with them after when they got their puppy shots  good thing i stayed home that day but what if i went to work and something went bad |
I'd hang around for at least 1/2 hour and stay with them for the day (I'm overprotective after our experience). Benadryl is usually reserved for those who have had a reaction in the past; otherwise, talk to the vet about it. It is usually given by injection 15-20 minutes before.