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SouthernComfort · 12-09-2006, 11:58 AM

Well girls, I can honestly say I nearly lost it today. I took Pheona to the vet to get her last puppy shot today, it was Distemper. Last week, they wanted to give her 2, Rabies and Distemper but I insisted she only recieve one or the other, and I would bring her back today for the last one. They went ahead and gave her rabies last week, and she did fine with it. So today I brought her in for the Distemper. Well, after the vet, we normally go to PetSmart for a treat....

We went in, did our shoppping, and were getting ready to check out, when one of the people who works there came over and started visiting with us. He pointed out to me here right eye, he said "It's soo red and swollen?" Well I looked at it, (she was in her carrier, so I didn't have a clear shot of her face..) and I freaked. It was nearly completley swollen shut! OMG. So of course, I threw my merchandise onto the nearest shelf, and ran out. I called my vet , told them what was going on, and they told me to take her to the Emergency vet clinic not 10 minutes away. I flew there, as fast as I could, and ran in the vet hysterical.

They grabbed her up, and by this point in time, her other eye, was completley swollen shut,and her face, lips, everything, were HUGE All swollen. I was crying, and thought i was going to literally pass out. She was whining, and pawing at her face, and looking at me sooo helpless.

It was the worst feeling, I have ever had. The vet came in , and said she did have a reaction to the Distemper shot. She gave her an injection of Benadryl, as well as Prednason for the swelling. I have to continue the Benadryl for the next 3 days, every eight hours...and watch for any more swelling of course.

I'm just literally so freaked out. This is exactly why I'm hesitant to spay her...I just can't predict how she will react to anything. Even bug bites, are horrible on her, all swollen, itchy, and they even left a scar on her ear. I just don't think I can risk putting her under after this...I would just die if something happend. She is just too sensitve.

Sigh...ookay, well that is my novel, sorry it was so long. She is resting now, and still whiny and upset Trying to get her to settle for a nap..we will keep you updated.
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12-09-2006, 11:58 AM	#1
SouthernComfort Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 67	The Scare of my Life! Pheona had a Allergic Reaction to a Vaccine :-( Well girls, I can honestly say I nearly lost it today. I took Pheona to the vet to get her last puppy shot today, it was Distemper. Last week, they wanted to give her 2, Rabies and Distemper but I insisted she only recieve one or the other, and I would bring her back today for the last one. They went ahead and gave her rabies last week, and she did fine with it. So today I brought her in for the Distemper. Well, after the vet, we normally go to PetSmart for a treat.... We went in, did our shoppping, and were getting ready to check out, when one of the people who works there came over and started visiting with us. He pointed out to me here right eye, he said "It's soo red and swollen?" Well I looked at it, (she was in her carrier, so I didn't have a clear shot of her face..) and I freaked. It was nearly completley swollen shut! OMG. So of course, I threw my merchandise onto the nearest shelf, and ran out. I called my vet , told them what was going on, and they told me to take her to the Emergency vet clinic not 10 minutes away. I flew there, as fast as I could, and ran in the vet hysterical. They grabbed her up, and by this point in time, her other eye, was completley swollen shut,and her face, lips, everything, were HUGE All swollen. I was crying, and thought i was going to literally pass out. She was whining, and pawing at her face, and looking at me sooo helpless. It was the worst feeling, I have ever had. The vet came in , and said she did have a reaction to the Distemper shot. She gave her an injection of Benadryl, as well as Prednason for the swelling. I have to continue the Benadryl for the next 3 days, every eight hours...and watch for any more swelling of course. I'm just literally so freaked out. This is exactly why I'm hesitant to spay her...I just can't predict how she will react to anything. Even bug bites, are horrible on her, all swollen, itchy, and they even left a scar on her ear. I just don't think I can risk putting her under after this...I would just die if something happend. She is just too sensitve. Sigh...ookay, well that is my novel, sorry it was so long. She is resting now, and still whiny and upset Trying to get her to settle for a nap..we will keep you updated. _________________