Brandi is having a bad reaction to shots!

[mommy2bella]

Keep in mind IF you give her the benadryl it will make her tired, so don't think she is getting worse if you give it to her.

keep a good eye on her and keep us updated.

Get well soon Brandi!

[tnurse]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Can you go to another vet?
No vet should ever tell you that anything you want to do for the safety of your dogs is ridiculous.

Dr. Schultz, professor of immunology at Wisconsin State says that rabies should always be given separately because it causes the most reactions.

Anyway, the only shot that the vet has to give is rabies. They could do that one on the day of the exam and have a tech give DHPP two weeks later without a vet appt. and you'd just pay for the vaccine itself.

I give my babies their shots myself. I just do it early in the day, so if there is ever a problem, I can get them to the vet. There has never been a problem. We don't have an emergency vet clinic, my vet does have an emergency number to call, but luckily I've never had to use it yet. I take them to the vet yearly for an exam and to get their rabies vaccine.

[bella_mia_hairy]

when my hairy was a puppy he developed at cold and regular medicine would not work after two weeks so I took him back and they gave him a shot and within 20 minutes after leaving the vets office he began vomiting and foaming at the mouth. He was extremely lethargic and had vomited over ten times since leaving the vet.

Took him back because of the vomitting and his gums looked the color of white paper not good. I was losing him fast.

I was crying and holding him all the way to the vet....

He needed IV fluids and was kept over night for observation.......... was the worst feeling in my life................

Now he is completely recovered and never lets me out of his site and is scared to death of the vets office...... Probably remembers that he almost died because of them...

[xmasbaby75]

I just want to thank everyone that replied here (and sent me PM's). Brandi is doing much better this morning. I did end up giving her Benadryl. I only had the 25 mg tablets in the house, but someone gave me the correct dose, and I gave it to her last night. She stopped itching finally, and was able to go to sleep. She has most of her energy back today, but she's still sore in her back quarters, which is to be expected I suppose, after all those shots. Thanks again everyone.

[WalnutHill]

I am so glad she is doing better! Thanks for posting this thread. Maybe someone else will read it an davoid the same problem.

[xmasbaby75]

Originally Posted by WalnutHill

I am so glad she is doing better! Thanks for posting this thread. Maybe someone else will read it an davoid the same problem.

I hope so too! Next week, I have to take the other three babies for their shots - I will be giving them all the Benadryl before hand this time! Luckily, no on else needs the kennel cough vaccine.

[ms_mato]

I have very small Yorkies and I never give more than one shot at a time, its the kiss of death! It only took one very bad experience and I was taught a lifetime lesson. Hope is well.

[AshSavalle]

I agree. I am lucky I guess, my vet was the one who decided to give one shot at a time and they have always told me to give them benadryl after they get their shots. She said it even just helps with the local pain as well. I have both the liquid and the pill (always childrens). Im sure you can look up the doses online if needed. At home I have a care sheet for after shots, it lists the dose for lb. I will post it if i remember to grab it when i get home! Good Luck!!!