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ashk · 10-01-2015, 10:09 PM

My Yorkie is 2 and 4.5 pounds.

Today he received his annual distemper booster. He did not need rabies as he got a 3-year shot last year.

He was fine until this evening, when he began to shake excessively. He seemed lethargic and warmer than usual. From what I understand these are normal side effects. He will eat food and drink water if hand-fed (spoiled, I know).

No swelling, hives, vomiting or diarrhea.

As of now, he has cooled down and is still shaking some but not near as bad as before.

He didn't act like this at all when he got his shots last year. I now understand there is a 3-year option for distemper as well.

A friend of mine who trains seeing eye dogs and is otherwise knowledgeable about dogs said he may have too much of the vaccine in his system, hence the reaction.

I came across titer testing tonight, but it is not seething my vet has ever offered. I've also seen some suggestions that distemper is only needed once (?)

I'd prefer him to get 3-year shots but I'm afraid he'll have another reaction like this again.

Help?

10-01-2015, 10:09 PM	#1
ashk Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Midwest Posts: 31	Vaccine help My Yorkie is 2 and 4.5 pounds. Today he received his annual distemper booster. He did not need rabies as he got a 3-year shot last year. He was fine until this evening, when he began to shake excessively. He seemed lethargic and warmer than usual. From what I understand these are normal side effects. He will eat food and drink water if hand-fed (spoiled, I know). No swelling, hives, vomiting or diarrhea. As of now, he has cooled down and is still shaking some but not near as bad as before. He didn't act like this at all when he got his shots last year. I now understand there is a 3-year option for distemper as well. A friend of mine who trains seeing eye dogs and is otherwise knowledgeable about dogs said he may have too much of the vaccine in his system, hence the reaction. I came across titer testing tonight, but it is not seething my vet has ever offered. I've also seen some suggestions that distemper is only needed once (?) I'd prefer him to get 3-year shots but I'm afraid he'll have another reaction like this again. Help?