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Marlee · 03-26-2005, 08:38 PM

Hi Everyone,
I am looking for some words of wisdom. Yesterday I took Bridget in to the Vet for her 10 week shots. Man I felt so bad for her becasue she yelped so badly, and I have never had that happen with any animal before. Today she is still sore, or so it seems. When I go to pick her up and touch the shoulder area that she got the shot in she will yelp and wimper. She also doesnt seem to be her same playful self today. Should I be worried? I have never had such a tiny dog befoer and I just dont want me to think things will be fine when really they are not.

any help or stories on experiance would help out a lot!

thanks so much

iheartyorkies · 03-26-2005, 08:50 PM

Aww, I hope little Bridget feels better soon! I know those shots can be a little tough on these babies, but they are necessary. Seems like Bo always had shots in the hip. She is probably just still a little sore and may be so for a few days. Just watch her and make sure she's eating and drinking normally. Bo sends kisses!

GracieGirl · 03-26-2005, 09:24 PM

Do not worry about her being sore. When I had Gracie's shots done she was always sensitive a couple days after the shots. All I would have to do is pet her there and she would cry or pull away. Give her a couple days and I'm pretty sure she won't be sore anymore. And as long a she's eating everything seems to be normal after a shot. Even the playfulness. Gracie was calm the following day after each of her shots. Good luck

Marlee · 03-26-2005, 09:30 PM

Thank You

I was just worried, I guess after having big dogs all my life and not having them even notice a shot, then to have one yelp each time I touch her arm/shoulder area made my worried.
Thanks for your advice

Bridget sends big sloppy kisses back to you both

GracieGirl · 03-26-2005, 09:33 PM

Glad I could help

I know how it feels to worry about things and sometimes be unsure of whats going on. Glad I could help with your worries. My Gracie is a little baby she cried if you touch her paw the wrong way lol so the soreness was made well aware by her...she is such a drama queen sometimes

Itspuppyluv · 03-26-2005, 10:13 PM

Gus was the same way after one of his shots. I call my vet whenever I have a concern or question. I figure that is what I am paying them for and they put up with me.

Anyway, they said soreness is fine but to watch for swelling, fever, diarrhea. They also told me I could give him baby aspirin. You need to know what dosage to give for your puppy's weight though so you'd have to ask your vet. I hope Bridget is feeling better.

YorkieRose · 03-27-2005, 03:56 AM

Did the vet give Lepto in the vaccine? Most vets and breeders no longer give it since that is the one that causes most fatal reactions and soreness.

gymbo68 · 03-27-2005, 05:30 AM

I know this seems like a stupid thing, but did the vet use a small needle? I always make my vet use a small needle and Max does not even react....Hope your baby is better soon....

Whitech6 · 03-27-2005, 06:57 AM

Yesterday I took Cordelia to get her shot, and she is still sore from it. The last 2 times we have taken her to get her shots she seems to be sore for a couple of days. She is eating and running around so I know she is fine, but when I pick her up she yelps.

03-26-2005, 08:38 PM	#1
Marlee YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Caldwell Idaho Posts: 956	Still sore after shots Hi Everyone, I am looking for some words of wisdom. Yesterday I took Bridget in to the Vet for her 10 week shots. Man I felt so bad for her becasue she yelped so badly, and I have never had that happen with any animal before. Today she is still sore, or so it seems. When I go to pick her up and touch the shoulder area that she got the shot in she will yelp and wimper. She also doesnt seem to be her same playful self today. Should I be worried? I have never had such a tiny dog befoer and I just dont want me to think things will be fine when really they are not. any help or stories on experiance would help out a lot! thanks so much __________________ Marlee Bridget's Mommy Bridget 's Romeo

03-26-2005, 08:50 PM	#2
iheartyorkies Boppin' Bo! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,719	Aww, I hope little Bridget feels better soon! I know those shots can be a little tough on these babies, but they are necessary. Seems like Bo always had shots in the hip. She is probably just still a little sore and may be so for a few days. Just watch her and make sure she's eating and drinking normally. Bo sends kisses! __________________ ~~~ i yorkies ~~~ Cynthia Turbo and Suri!

03-26-2005, 09:24 PM	#3
GracieGirl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 231	Do not worry about her being sore. When I had Gracie's shots done she was always sensitive a couple days after the shots. All I would have to do is pet her there and she would cry or pull away. Give her a couple days and I'm pretty sure she won't be sore anymore. And as long a she's eating everything seems to be normal after a shot. Even the playfulness. Gracie was calm the following day after each of her shots. Good luck __________________ Gracie May Visit Gracie on DOGSTER

03-26-2005, 09:30 PM	#4
Marlee YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Caldwell Idaho Posts: 956	Thanks Thank You I was just worried, I guess after having big dogs all my life and not having them even notice a shot, then to have one yelp each time I touch her arm/shoulder area made my worried. Thanks for your advice Bridget sends big sloppy kisses back to you both __________________ Marlee Bridget's Mommy Bridget 's Romeo

03-26-2005, 09:33 PM	#5
GracieGirl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 231	Glad I could help I know how it feels to worry about things and sometimes be unsure of whats going on. Glad I could help with your worries. My Gracie is a little baby she cried if you touch her paw the wrong way lol so the soreness was made well aware by her...she is such a drama queen sometimes __________________ Gracie May Visit Gracie on DOGSTER

03-26-2005, 10:13 PM	#6
Itspuppyluv Gus Is The Fuss Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,277	Gus was the same way after one of his shots. I call my vet whenever I have a concern or question. I figure that is what I am paying them for and they put up with me. Anyway, they said soreness is fine but to watch for swelling, fever, diarrhea. They also told me I could give him baby aspirin. You need to know what dosage to give for your puppy's weight though so you'd have to ask your vet. I hope Bridget is feeling better. __________________ Erin & Gus Gus You lost me at stay! "He is a good heart and a kind soul, and an angel on four feet." MW

03-27-2005, 03:56 AM	#7
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	shot Did the vet give Lepto in the vaccine? Most vets and breeders no longer give it since that is the one that causes most fatal reactions and soreness.

03-27-2005, 05:30 AM	#8
gymbo68 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,022	I know this seems like a stupid thing, but did the vet use a small needle? I always make my vet use a small needle and Max does not even react....Hope your baby is better soon....

03-27-2005, 06:57 AM	#9
Whitech6 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Colony, Texas Posts: 440	Yesterday I took Cordelia to get her shot, and she is still sore from it. The last 2 times we have taken her to get her shots she seems to be sore for a couple of days. She is eating and running around so I know she is fine, but when I pick her up she yelps. __________________ Some say a dog is a mans best friend but it can only be a womens companion till the end My dog is always my Friend, In my eyes, she will be to the end Cordelia's Mommy