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maggiefromnj · 03-09-2012, 01:55 PM

My girl had some sort of reaction to her shots last year. It was her first set of shots since she turned 1 year old. She acted like she was in pain too. I don't remember exactly what she did, but I know I called the vet because she seemed to be in pain, and she didn't even act that way about her spay incision! They had me give her 1/2 of a baby aspirin. She was about 8 pounds at the time. The baby aspirin did help.

I think she had pain at the injection site. If you did it yourself, and you are inexperienced then yours is even more likely to have pain. Sometimes getting needles just hurts. My arm was sore from my flu shot! She is also probably mad at you!

My dad was a pediatrician and he NEVER gave the shots so the little ones wouldn't be mad at him. His nurses did it! That's another reason I won't even hold her while they stick her, I make them get an ass't to do it.

megansmomma · 03-09-2012, 01:58 PM

This is just beyond my comprehension and I don't even know what to say to you. Your puppy needs immediate help and if you cannot give it to her she needs to be surrendered to someone that is capable of helping her. There just is no excuse for what has happened in this situation. How about calling her breeder to ask if they will take her back. If they care in the least they should be willing to save one of their puppy's lives.

swilson0053 · 03-09-2012, 01:59 PM

ok first thank you to the supporters, I was reassured by the place that many people do this. I didnt intentionally do this and as I said in the beginning, I already felt horrible. But the people that were being kind of hateful. Please reread my message. I DID TAKE HER TO THE VET. I had plans to do the shot and she already had the appt scheduled after. But when this happened. I took her right away. They didnt seem concerned. She was letting out a yip when she moved. He told me she would be very sore and that they dont do lepto because of that. After I gave her honey she quit shaking. She has been laying around alot and normally she is a ball of energy. I have cryed all day over this and the last thing I need is to feel worse. I love my baby with every ounce of love I have and would NEVER make her suffer. But if the vet says she is ok I cant make him do more. To the posters that were being helpful and supportive thank you so much. I negotiated even posting this because I already feel horrible but I wanted to incase someone else has had similar problems. To the poster whos son is a vet tech. If I hit a nerve, will she be ok or did I do damage to it? She is up chewing on things right now which is so her

Please no more negative responses. I cant handle that, I would have to leave YT.

swilson0053 · 03-09-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

This is just beyond my comprehension and I don't even know what to say to you. Your puppy needs immediate help and if you cannot give it to her she needs to be surrendered to someone that is capable of helping her. There just is no excuse for what has happened in this situation. How about calling her breeder to ask if they will take her back. If they care in the least they should be willing to save one of their puppy's lives.

How about not everyone is as rich as you and at least I tried. I love my dog and would never turn her back over. How about you just dont post unless you can do as I ask and only give positive responses or advice that makes sense. I bet you are perfect and have never made a mistake right.

rubymoon2072 · 03-09-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by carmen in nj

My son is a vet tech and he just finished vaccinating my litter, he said that you might have hit a nerve with the needle since you are not trained to do this, and she might be in pain because of that,if the vet checked her and she was ok, then he thinks that might be the reason, vaccines are very stressful for the puppy, so I also give them a pea size portion of nutracal for puppy it helps stabilize their sugar and energy.when they are done with the vaccines. I have one dog that had a little reaction to the Lepto vaccine, she kept scratching the area, I had to give her childrens benadryl for two days after , my vet was really puzzled because the area was a bit red but she kept scraching it, the benadryl helped a lot, i think your vet would have tell you if she needed something .. if you have any questions call them and ask before they close.. better safe than sorry..
hugs, and hoping your girl gets better fast...

carmen i just love you. your so full of knowledge and you do not judge. i am so thankful to be able to learn from you.

swilson0053 · 03-09-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rubymoon2072

carmen i just love you. your so full of knowledge and you do not judge. i am so thankful to be able to learn from you.

me to carmen thank you so much. My baby is upand eating my hand right now which explains the typos time to go play with my baby and give her loves

ladyjane · 03-09-2012, 02:07 PM

Thank God.

chachi · 03-09-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by swilson0053

ok first thank you to the supporters, I was reassured by the place that many people do this. I didnt intentionally do this and as I said in the beginning, I already felt horrible. But the people that were being kind of hateful. Please reread my message. I DID TAKE HER TO THE VET. I had plans to do the shot and she already had the appt scheduled after. But when this happened. I took her right away. They didnt seem concerned. She was letting out a yip when she moved. He told me she would be very sore and that they dont do lepto because of that. After I gave her honey she quit shaking. She has been laying around alot and normally she is a ball of energy. I have cryed all day over this and the last thing I need is to feel worse. I love my baby with every ounce of love I have and would NEVER make her suffer. But if the vet says she is ok I cant make him do more. To the posters that were being helpful and supportive thank you so much. I negotiated even posting this because I already feel horrible but I wanted to incase someone else has had similar problems. To the poster whos son is a vet tech. If I hit a nerve, will she be ok or did I do damage to it? She is up chewing on things right now which is so her

Please no more negative responses. I cant handle that, I would have to leave YT.

Ignore the negative responses and just take the info that is helpfuland dont leave it is not worth doing that because a few are judging you. You made a mistake you admitted it. I and others know you feel really regrettful for doing it. All you can do is learn from it which I know you have. I hope she is back to herself soon

maggiefromnj · 03-09-2012, 02:22 PM

You mentioned they don't do lepto because it makes them sore? Maggie had DHLPP and boradtella. Apparently it is distemper, hepatitis, lepto, parvo and parainfluenza.

I guess Maggie got the lepto shot and maybe THAT is why my girl was sore. If yours got it too then maybe that is the problem. Keep an eye on her and ask the vet if she can have baby aspirin. It really helped Maggie. i think we snuck into one of her favorite foods.

Ellie May · 03-09-2012, 02:23 PM

How is she doing?

Benadryl and steroids can be given for reactions and meds can be given for pain (NOT ones that you can get over the counter though). If she starts swelling at all or has trouble breathing, it's an emergency. If she is still in pain, the vet may be willing to give you something for it. Shaking can be from hypoglycemia, but it can also be from pain.

Did you inject into the subcutaneous space between the shoulders? What angle was the needle at? If the injection was given in the right spot, there shouldn't be any long-term damage. It's a very forgiving spot for needles (unless you went sraight down, too close to the head/neck, etc.).

felix93 · 03-09-2012, 02:31 PM

My puppy has the second injection a few days ago, and it was done by a very qualified vet with over 20 - 30 years of experience in veterinary field. Different puppy reacts differently. My puppy has a pretty rough night that day after the jab, she was flatted out and when I touched her, she just cried out with pain. Thanks gawd everything was back to normal the very next morning.

You might have made a mistake, but you took her to the vet straight away, if your vet wasn't concern too much, then may be just give them a call before they closed, so you can get some peace of mind. It's just one of those things. Us owners usually react more because we all love our dogs very much. Nothing can make you feel worse than you already are by the sounds of it. Just call the vet for advise and tell them about your concern. After all, you vet would have seen more of these cases than anyone of us here.

Hope your puppy will be feeling better very soon.

edit: qualified vets have hit the nerve when doing the injection before, it caused a lot of pain, but usually will be okay. I have vet did that to my dog in the past because my dog didn't cooperate probably and he really wiggled badly. But he lived to a good age 17. so it didn't do much of a damage.

megansmomma · 03-09-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by swilson0053

How about not everyone is as rich as you and at least I tried. I love my dog and would never turn her back over. How about you just dont post unless you can do as I ask and only give positive responses or advice that makes sense. I bet you are perfect and have never made a mistake right.

I am glad that your puppy if now feeling better and I hope that she continues to improve.

In the future, I hope that you will not try to give vaccines at home. There is always a chance of a reaction and if you are not financially prepared for basic vetting what will happen if there is a serious reaction to a vaccine? There have been members of YT that have lost their dogs to vaccine reactions. My suggestion to you would be to research low cost vaccine clinics in your area for the future. If there is a reaction they will be able to address it properly without delay. Just because a Tractor Supply employee says it's safe purchase vaccines from a place that sells tractors

does not make it true. They do not have DVM on their name tag and if they did I would question why they are working at the Tractor Supply to begin with

Here is just one of the very sad stories of a YT member who's dog passed away after her vaccines.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/mem...y75s-pain.html

Princes mom · 03-09-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TxVicki

I have no advice for you. I just hope this baby is fine. She really does need to be seen by the Vet. Find the money somewhere.

I am sick just reading what was done.

I feel the same way. So sad...poor baby.

chachi · 03-09-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

I am glad that your puppy if now feeling better and I hope that she continues to improve.

In the future, I hope that you will not try to give vaccines at home. There is always a chance of a reaction and if you are not financially prepared for basic vetting what will happen if there is a serious reaction to a vaccine? There have been members of YT that have lost their dogs to vaccine reactions. My suggestion to you would be to research low cost vaccine clinics in your area for the future. If there is a reaction they will be able to address it properly without delay. Just because a Tractor Supply employee says it's safe purchase vaccines from a place that sells tractors

does not make it true. They do not have DVM on their name tag and if they did I would question why they are working at the Tractor Supply to begin with

Here is just one of the very sad stories of a YT member who's dog passed away after her vaccines.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/mem...y75s-pain.html

That is good info about the low cost clinics. I got my cats shots from one and it just cost $35 and you didnt have to qualify as low income either to get them. They also had low cost spay and neutering

ladyjane · 03-09-2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by megansmomma

I am glad that your puppy if now feeling better and I hope that she continues to improve.

In the future, I hope that you will not try to give vaccines at home. There is always a chance of a reaction and if you are not financially prepared for basic vetting what will happen if there is a serious reaction to a vaccine? There have been members of YT that have lost their dogs to vaccine reactions. My suggestion to you would be to research low cost vaccine clinics in your area for the future. If there is a reaction they will be able to address it properly without delay. Just because a Tractor Supply employee says it's safe purchase vaccines from a place that sells tractors

does not make it true. They do not have DVM on their name tag and if they did I would question why they are working at the Tractor Supply to begin with

Here is just one of the very sad stories of a YT member who's dog passed away after her vaccines.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/mem...y75s-pain.html

03-09-2012, 01:58 PM	#17
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	This is just beyond my comprehension and I don't even know what to say to you. Your puppy needs immediate help and if you cannot give it to her she needs to be surrendered to someone that is capable of helping her. There just is no excuse for what has happened in this situation. How about calling her breeder to ask if they will take her back. If they care in the least they should be willing to save one of their puppy's lives. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

03-09-2012, 01:59 PM	#18
swilson0053 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ky Posts: 166	ok first thank you to the supporters, I was reassured by the place that many people do this. I didnt intentionally do this and as I said in the beginning, I already felt horrible. But the people that were being kind of hateful. Please reread my message. I DID TAKE HER TO THE VET. I had plans to do the shot and she already had the appt scheduled after. But when this happened. I took her right away. They didnt seem concerned. She was letting out a yip when she moved. He told me she would be very sore and that they dont do lepto because of that. After I gave her honey she quit shaking. She has been laying around alot and normally she is a ball of energy. I have cryed all day over this and the last thing I need is to feel worse. I love my baby with every ounce of love I have and would NEVER make her suffer. But if the vet says she is ok I cant make him do more. To the posters that were being helpful and supportive thank you so much. I negotiated even posting this because I already feel horrible but I wanted to incase someone else has had similar problems. To the poster whos son is a vet tech. If I hit a nerve, will she be ok or did I do damage to it? She is up chewing on things right now which is so her Please no more negative responses. I cant handle that, I would have to leave YT. __________________ love my baby Paislee Cocoa

03-09-2012, 02:07 PM	#22
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,492	Thank God. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

03-09-2012, 02:23 PM	#25
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	How is she doing? Benadryl and steroids can be given for reactions and meds can be given for pain (NOT ones that you can get over the counter though). If she starts swelling at all or has trouble breathing, it's an emergency. If she is still in pain, the vet may be willing to give you something for it. Shaking can be from hypoglycemia, but it can also be from pain. Did you inject into the subcutaneous space between the shoulders? What angle was the needle at? If the injection was given in the right spot, there shouldn't be any long-term damage. It's a very forgiving spot for needles (unless you went sraight down, too close to the head/neck, etc.). __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

03-09-2012, 02:31 PM	#26
felix93 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Posts: 29	My puppy has the second injection a few days ago, and it was done by a very qualified vet with over 20 - 30 years of experience in veterinary field. Different puppy reacts differently. My puppy has a pretty rough night that day after the jab, she was flatted out and when I touched her, she just cried out with pain. Thanks gawd everything was back to normal the very next morning. You might have made a mistake, but you took her to the vet straight away, if your vet wasn't concern too much, then may be just give them a call before they closed, so you can get some peace of mind. It's just one of those things. Us owners usually react more because we all love our dogs very much. Nothing can make you feel worse than you already are by the sounds of it. Just call the vet for advise and tell them about your concern. After all, you vet would have seen more of these cases than anyone of us here. Hope your puppy will be feeling better very soon. edit: qualified vets have hit the nerve when doing the injection before, it caused a lot of pain, but usually will be okay. I have vet did that to my dog in the past because my dog didn't cooperate probably and he really wiggled badly. But he lived to a good age 17. so it didn't do much of a damage. Last edited by felix93; 03-09-2012 at 02:33 PM.

03-09-2012, 01:55 PM	#16
maggiefromnj YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nj Posts: 497	My girl had some sort of reaction to her shots last year. It was her first set of shots since she turned 1 year old. She acted like she was in pain too. I don't remember exactly what she did, but I know I called the vet because she seemed to be in pain, and she didn't even act that way about her spay incision! They had me give her 1/2 of a baby aspirin. She was about 8 pounds at the time. The baby aspirin did help. I think she had pain at the injection site. If you did it yourself, and you are inexperienced then yours is even more likely to have pain. Sometimes getting needles just hurts. My arm was sore from my flu shot! She is also probably mad at you! My dad was a pediatrician and he NEVER gave the shots so the little ones wouldn't be mad at him. His nurses did it! That's another reason I won't even hold her while they stick her, I make them get an ass't to do it.

03-09-2012, 02:22 PM	#24
maggiefromnj YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nj Posts: 497	You mentioned they don't do lepto because it makes them sore? Maggie had DHLPP and boradtella. Apparently it is distemper, hepatitis, lepto, parvo and parainfluenza. I guess Maggie got the lepto shot and maybe THAT is why my girl was sore. If yours got it too then maybe that is the problem. Keep an eye on her and ask the vet if she can have baby aspirin. It really helped Maggie. i think we snuck into one of her favorite foods.