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Lovetodream88 · 07-30-2016, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bamboo15

Can a dog just be allergic to just the brand and not the rabies shot in general? My vet told me he was probably allergic so she will change the brand.

If he had any other issues with it you might could try a Benadryl shot before or ask your vet what dose to give him so you can do it before you come in. My little one had a lump for two months after his.

Lovetodream88 · 07-30-2016, 01:09 PM

This might help some
https://www.avma.org/Advocacy/StateA...ccination.aspx

Bamboo15 · 07-30-2016, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

If he had any other issues with it you might could try a Benadryl shot before or ask your vet what dose to give him so you can do it before you come in. My little one had a lump for two months after his.

Thanks! I'm going to ask. It's hard with him because he's only 3 pounds so I'm not sure if the Benadryl + the rabies shot would be too much

. My 7 pounder has no issues with the shot.

Lovetodream88 · 07-30-2016, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bamboo15

Thanks! I'm going to ask. It's hard with him because he's only 3 pounds so I'm not sure if the Benadryl + the rabies shot would be too much

. My 7 pounder has no issues with the shot.

My little one was a few ounces over 3 pounds when he had his first vaccine reaction to I think the Lyme vaccine and they gave him Benadryl with no issues but it's definitely something you have to talk to your vet about. All vaccines can be scary especially when they are small, I was so happy when mine got to 7 pounds lol.

Shicks · 07-30-2016, 04:20 PM

The rabies vaccine out weighs the risks. Just make sure your baby is well monitored.

Wylie's Mom · 07-31-2016, 04:50 AM

With any previous known reaction -- I'd be very sure to *always* give a Benadryl 45 minis prior to ANY vaccine ever given, for the rest of his life. You can give it at home - the dose is 1-2mg/pound -- I'd go the 2mg/lb route for vaccines.

Lilah Charm · 07-31-2016, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

With any previous known reaction -- I'd be very sure to *always* give a Benadryl 45 minis prior to ANY vaccine ever given, for the rest of his life. You can give it at home - the dose is 1-2mg/pound -- I'd go the 2mg/lb route for vaccines.

We have always done the Benadryl first, and even if it was annoying to our vet (who politely said it wasn't) we split up our vaccines too. I think it is a great idea.

JennaPenny · 07-31-2016, 09:34 AM

That's a super tough one. I'm against that shot BECAUSE of a vet who doesn't give a crap about actually learning the dangers of dual vaccines on small dogs especially. I got very, very, lucky with Chewie that she didn't get sick or worse.

Hubby and I are locked in an ongoing argument, as he's for vaccines, and insists that bad experiences with them doesn't mean that every person/dog/cat etc has issues. He pointed out she did well with each one. He's conceded that she should only get the core ones and that rabies is a huge issue here in AZ, so we really should do right by her. I am finding with each argument that I really can't argue with his logic, but time will tell.

Look at the vaccine information on here and follow what they say to a T, and I'm certain things will go well.

Bamboo15 · 07-31-2016, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

With any previous known reaction -- I'd be very sure to *always* give a Benadryl 45 minis prior to ANY vaccine ever given, for the rest of his life. You can give it at home - the dose is 1-2mg/pound -- I'd go the 2mg/lb route for vaccines.

Do you think I can safely give it to him myself before a shot even though he's only 3 pounds (full grown)? I'm sorry if I'm being annoying with all the questions

I'm just so paranoid of something happening to him.

Also, my vet gave both of my Yorkies bordatella (oral) and distemper in one day. Do you think they should not have had both injections in one day? She did say an to bring them back for the rabies because she didn't want to do 3 in one day

Lovetodream88 · 07-31-2016, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bamboo15

Do you think I can safely give it to him myself before a shot even though he's only 3 pounds (full grown)? I'm sorry if I'm being annoying with all the questions

I'm just so paranoid of something happening to him.

Also, my vet gave both of my Yorkies bordatella (oral) and distemper in one day. Do you think they should not have had both injections in one day? She did say an to bring them back for the rabies because she didn't want to do 3 in one day

If your worried about the Benadryl ask your vet they should have no issues answering your questions. One of the issues with giving more then one shot besides them being tiny is you never know which one they had a reaction to.

JennaPenny · 07-31-2016, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bamboo15

Do you think I can safely give it to him myself before a shot even though he's only 3 pounds (full grown)? I'm sorry if I'm being annoying with all the questions

I'm just so paranoid of something happening to him.

Also, my vet gave both of my Yorkies bordatella (oral) and distemper in one day. Do you think they should not have had both injections in one day? She did say an to bring them back for the rabies because she didn't want to do 3 in one day

Chewie wasn't even 3 pounds when she got hers. I hope that helps.

Lilah Charm · 07-31-2016, 08:01 PM

Here in the Portland area, there are a lot of dogs who die without vaccines. There are a lot of homeless people and most of them have dogs, I bleach my shoes when I come home because you wouldn't believe what walks through my door at work. I am constantly dealing with people who have sick, wormy puppies or bring in a dog with mange (seriously? Why did you bring that in my store?) and most of the people I see ARE coming in to get an OTC vaccine from me because they know if they don't around here their dog will probably die of parvo or become very sick from something else. The scared people who's dogs are already at the end that call me on the phone and end up not coming in are the ones that wish they had come to get a vaccine. The horror stories, seventeen puppies dead who all shared the same potty spot and the same illness, the sick dogs and the devestated undereducated owners are enough for me to be a vaccine advocate; that said, now that Lilah is older and has her immunity developed I am paying for titers at my vet and I am grateful we don't have yearly rabies requirements or something crazy like that here. Also, I must note , Ashland, Oregon nearby is where the parents who weren't vaccinating their kids had a recent measles outbreak- I am grateful that my kids are healthy and able to be vaccinated and I hope that by protecting them I have also protected children who are medically fragile or have compromised immune systems and cannot get vaccinated (or like my moms dog Bella who has an auto immune disease and cannot receive regular vaccines anymore).

JennaPenny · 07-31-2016, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

If your worried about the Benadryl ask your vet they should have no issues answering your questions. One of the issues with giving more then one shot besides them being tiny is you never know which one they had a reaction to.

Want to tell you I did NOT mean rabies- even though she was under 3 pounds. I meant the benadryl- different visit.

fauna · 07-31-2016, 10:32 PM

Rabies shot is good for my dogs I think it's good for you too, I don't see some bad effect about the rabies shot.

Wylie's Mom · 08-01-2016, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bamboo15

Do you think I can safely give it to him myself before a shot even though he's only 3 pounds (full grown)? I'm sorry if I'm being annoying with all the questions

I'm just so paranoid of something happening to him.

Also, my vet gave both of my Yorkies bordatella (oral) and distemper in one day. Do you think they should not have had both injections in one day? She did say an to bring them back for the rabies because she didn't want to do 3 in one day

Yes, you can very, very safely give Benadryl. In my vet's 30 years as a vet, she says in all that time, she has never, ever seen a vaccine reaction in a dog who was given Benadryl before the shot.

Personally, I don't believe in getting Bordetella but if I did get it, yes, I'd get it separate from other vaccines most likely. But really, it's most important that you get the rabies vax separate/on its own.

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07-31-2016, 08:01 PM	#27
Lilah Charm Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,721	Here in the Portland area, there are a lot of dogs who die without vaccines. There are a lot of homeless people and most of them have dogs, I bleach my shoes when I come home because you wouldn't believe what walks through my door at work. I am constantly dealing with people who have sick, wormy puppies or bring in a dog with mange (seriously? Why did you bring that in my store?) and most of the people I see ARE coming in to get an OTC vaccine from me because they know if they don't around here their dog will probably die of parvo or become very sick from something else. The scared people who's dogs are already at the end that call me on the phone and end up not coming in are the ones that wish they had come to get a vaccine. The horror stories, seventeen puppies dead who all shared the same potty spot and the same illness, the sick dogs and the devestated undereducated owners are enough for me to be a vaccine advocate; that said, now that Lilah is older and has her immunity developed I am paying for titers at my vet and I am grateful we don't have yearly rabies requirements or something crazy like that here. Also, I must note , Ashland, Oregon nearby is where the parents who weren't vaccinating their kids had a recent measles outbreak- I am grateful that my kids are healthy and able to be vaccinated and I hope that by protecting them I have also protected children who are medically fragile or have compromised immune systems and cannot get vaccinated (or like my moms dog Bella who has an auto immune disease and cannot receive regular vaccines anymore). __________________ Alyssa and Lilah

07-31-2016, 09:34 AM	#23
JennaPenny YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Mesa, az Posts: 970	That's a super tough one. I'm against that shot BECAUSE of a vet who doesn't give a crap about actually learning the dangers of dual vaccines on small dogs especially. I got very, very, lucky with Chewie that she didn't get sick or worse. Hubby and I are locked in an ongoing argument, as he's for vaccines, and insists that bad experiences with them doesn't mean that every person/dog/cat etc has issues. He pointed out she did well with each one. He's conceded that she should only get the core ones and that rabies is a huge issue here in AZ, so we really should do right by her. I am finding with each argument that I really can't argue with his logic, but time will tell. Look at the vaccine information on here and follow what they say to a T, and I'm certain things will go well.

07-31-2016, 10:32 PM	#29
fauna YT Addict Join Date: May 2016 Location: Oregon Posts: 416	Rabies shot is good for my dogs I think it's good for you too, I don't see some bad effect about the rabies shot.