[WannaBe]

Originally Posted by kjc

It's best to give the Rabies vaccine by itself, one month apart from any other vaccines, surgeries, and/or injuries (anything that stimulates the immune system).

I never get more than one vaccine at an office visit, no matter what kind it is. Giving steroids before a vaccine stops the immune system from reacting as it should when the vaccine is given, so it's pointless to do because no antibodies will be made, which is what fights off disease. Benedryl is okay.

Pain is normal for a few days after a vaccine, especially when you touch the area, just like with people. Puppies and dogs also may have a few days of not feeling well after a vaccine. Anything more should be reported to the vet.

I feel if the pup has had a bad enough reaction to a vaccine that a vet wants to give a steroid injection, it's better to look into a medical exemption from the specific vaccine that caused the bad reaction. When two are given at the same time, it's impossible to tell which one, or it could have been just the combination of two vaccines the same day, or too close together. Titering may be best at this point. JMHO.

You may want to look into following Dr Dodds' protocol for vaccinations....