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Originally Posted by BarbaraM  Coming in late - but my bichon was showing signs of reaction to full series of vaxxes. Took him to a Pet Smart type dog shot day - with veterinarians - and she noticed Sam having difficulty after the injections. Gave him Benadryl and noted on my form to either not vaccinate or use under watch.
When it was time to revaccinate, I went to our vet and gave him the notes.
He decided to full on vaccinate Sam and within moments Sam became anaphylactic *sp? Facial swelling, laying on ground, eyes rolling, vomiting and vet came running after my daughter screamed there is something wrong.
They took Sam back in the care room and we waited for a couple hours pacing the floor with his friend Ted - my little yorkie...awful. he was treated and released after observation.
Why the vet did not believe the notes of the last reaction? Not sure. But he did give me a letter signed by him that Sam was not ever to receive any type of vaccinations--because of the severe reaction.
I stopped with Ted too. Not even rabies. They were about 7 years old. We never did dog parks - had our own backyard. Took for leashed walks only. Treated backyard for fleas with a garlic spray. Etc. I became a helicopter mom. Always hovering...still am. RIP Sam - from dementia And Ted from collapsing trachea. Love you and miss you guys sooo much!!! You are still very much alive in my heart and soul. Two super adorable furry kids. |
He should have been given Benadryl before any vaccines and you never give more then one to dogs. I think I honestly would have taken legal action against that vet. The thing is not doing rabies on a dog that’s doesn’t have a medical exemption is against the law in the US and they can take your dog or fine you lots of money or do both. Not vaccinating a dog but still taking them on leashed walks is playing with fire because there are many many things that dog can pick up on a walk if they aren’t vaccinated. I have a vaccine reactive dog and we do Benadryl and pain meds for 3 days.