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Originally Posted by NJYorkieKC  I'm looking for some advice here...just really nervous.I took Onyx in for his second set of puppy shots yesterday.I told the vet that in the mornings he always sounds congested in his nose.His lungs were clear.He did not fuss at all when he got his shots ( they gave him a little bone to eat while they gave him the shots) but wow did he cry and bark when they clipped his nails.Anyway today I got up and he just wasn't acting right.Was not barking for me, moving really slow, whined when I picked him up.He continue acting that way.So I called the vet and they wanted to see him.He has a slight fever, tenderness around his neck area, discharge from his nose and a slight congestion cough although his lungs are clear.Seems to be a reaction to his shots.The gave him dexamethasone and another shot (convenia) to help stop any reaction and/or infection.He will now get the dex each time before his shots.I'm just worried though because he is just sleeping, looks so unhappy and I feel horrible.He cried so bad when they gave him the shots today...ugh I cried I felt horrible.I'm just crazy with worry! He ate and drank a little earlier this morning but nothing since...feel terrible for him  |
How much does your pup weigh? He is not very old and he is getting his second set of shots? He is kind of young to be getting a rabies shot. We took our time with Gracie. Small dogs can't handle the shots like a larger dog can and should not get more than one shot at a time. Some vets are not experienced with smaller breed pups and some vets are prone to over vaccinate. Please be careful and read up on this subject as much as possible.
I hope your little guy is starting to feel better. They really should have investigated the congestion in his nose before giving shots. Even if his lungs were clear he had symptoms of a preexisting condition that needed to be addressed.