I need Advice

[DaveyDave]

My 4 month old Tootsie has been snorkeling periododically.
I noticed this after her last set of puppy shots. I know some small dogs do this when they are excited. unfortunately my tootsie does this while she is resting or even sleeping, it almost sounds like she is trying to vomit. As I pet her and call her name she will stop.Its just a concern of mine. Was wondering if this is normal after shots or or should I see the vet.
Thanks,

[pstinard]

Originally Posted by DaveyDave

My 4 month old Tootsie has been snorkeling periododically.
I noticed this after her last set of puppy shots. I know some small dogs do this when they are excited. unfortunately my tootsie does this while she is resting or even sleeping, it almost sounds like she is trying to vomit. As I pet her and call her name she will stop.Its just a concern of mine. Was wondering if this is normal after shots or or should I see the vet.
Thanks,

Tootsie might be feeling some nausea from the shots for a day or two. How long ago did she get the shots? It's definitely a good idea to call the vet and ask, and if it occurs frequently, I'd take her in to be checked out--it might be something else that is more serious.

[kjc]

Hi and Welcome to YT! First, I would do an inspection of her mouth and teeth... hair can get snagged on a tooth and go halfway down the throat and result in what you are describing. If you can't find anything, then have your vet check her out. Also you can check here: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...d-trachea.html

[DaveyDave]

Thank you.... pstinard, KJC. great links you attached... Very helpful. sounds more like reverse sneeze. but think I might take her to be checked out.

Thanks

[rubymoon2072]

welcome to yt! if it is a reverse sneeze you should be able to quickly put your fingers over her nose for just a second. that should stop it thats what i do with cedric and it works when he has a reverse sneeze. and not sure if you are but i separate all of my shots and do them one at a time and wait a week and return for the next one.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by rubymoon2072

welcome to yt! if it is a reverse sneeze you should be able to quickly put your fingers over her nose for just a second. that should stop it thats what i do with cedric and it works when he has a reverse sneeze. and not sure if you are but i separate all of my shots and do them one at a time and wait a week and return for the next one.

I wait a month in between!

[rubymoon2072]

Originally Posted by kjc

I wait a month in between!

a month oh that is good to know. I may go that long then. it scares the crap outta me if they had a reaction how would i know which vacc it was...thank you.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by rubymoon2072

a month oh that is good to know. I may go that long then. it scares the crap outta me if they had a reaction how would i know which vacc it was...thank you.

At two weeks, a vaccine has the immune system running at it's peak performance. It takes 4 weeks for the vaccine and it's effects to be complete and any by products removed from the body, and the dog's system returns to normal operating status.

[rubymoon2072]

Originally Posted by kjc

At two weeks, a vaccine has the immune system running at it's peak performance. It takes 4 weeks for the vaccine and it's effects to be complete and any by products removed from the body, and the dog's system returns to normal operating status.

ok thank you so good to know. I will now wait a month to due next shot. they draw blood also for the heartworm test do you think that is best to do after all the vaccs are given or no effect either way?? I just assume having blood drawn lowers the immune but like I said that is an assumption

[DaveyDave]

Thank you all...

[kjc]

Originally Posted by rubymoon2072

ok thank you so good to know. I will now wait a month to due next shot. they draw blood also for the heartworm test do you think that is best to do after all the vaccs are given or no effect either way?? I just assume having blood drawn lowers the immune but like I said that is an assumption

Any blood draws should be done before any vaccine is given. It's okay to give a vaccine the same day, ie: the same office visit, unless the dog is sick, then no vaccines until he's all better. I usually wait a month after an illness to make sure they're okay and not going to have a relapse. A fever will render a vaccine inactive because the immune system in a sick dog is on high alert.

Originally Posted by DaveyDave

Thank you all...

You're Welcome! Sorry for hijacking your thread!