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Itspuppyluv · 04-30-2008, 06:30 PM

Wishing you luck and I hope Sadie feels better soon. Please let us know.

Sandysbabies · 04-30-2008, 06:45 PM

Bless her little heart. That is so terrible. Its getting to the place I am afraid of everything they do. (vets) I have always really trusted my vet but they sent me a reminder for the Bordetelia booster. I took Tina back in for hers, Kayla for hers, and I am considering not taking Mandy in because I just read where this shot is suppose to last for 7 yrs. Its bad when even the vaccinations are a concern. I hope that baby gets to feeling better. I know its so hard to see them sick.

Itspuppyluv · 04-30-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandysbabies

Bless her little heart. That is so terrible. Its getting to the place I am afraid of everything they do. (vets) I have always really trusted my vet but they sent me a reminder for the Bordetelia booster. I took Tina back in for hers, Kayla for hers, and I am considering not taking Mandy in because I just read where this shot is suppose to last for 7 yrs. Its bad when even the vaccinations are a concern. I hope that baby gets to feeling better. I know its so hard to see them sick.

You're confusing them. For some, immunity does last for 7 years or more but not the Bordetella vaccine. It helps protect them from getting Kennel Cough. This shot is usually required by boarding kennels and groomers. It's for dogs that often come in contact with other dogs.

The trouble with this shot is the immunity only lasts around 6 months. There are many different strains and the shot only protects against a small percentage. They can still get Kennel cough with the vaccine.
This shot is a lot like the flu shot humans get.

I know it can be confusing and scary but the more you learn the more confident you'll feel. I love vets (had an amazing one in the family) but it's important to have as much knowledge possible so you can work together to provide the best care for your pet. No one knows your animals better or cares about them more than you.

Kate · 04-30-2008, 09:32 PM

I spent about 20 mins. at the vet's office tonight.

He checked Sadie's heart, ears, etc. He also checked for broken bones,
and infected teeth. He could not find anything wrong, and said it is very unusual for her to still be having a reaction to the shots, if this is indeed what happened.

He thinks maybe her joints hurt from the shot, and he gave her an injection to fight inflammation. If this has helped, then I go back tomorrow AM for anti-inflammation pills. If she is still shaking, then we will do a blood workup.

She did drop in weight from 6.4 lbs. from her last visit to 5.8, but she should be around 5.5 lbs. so this is OK, providing she does not lose anymore weight.
She does have an appetite thank goodness.

Thanks everyone for your help/concern, and I hope to know more tomorrow.

In the meantime, I am wondering if this should have been posted in the
"Sick and Injured" category????

katelin · 05-01-2008, 06:58 AM

Good news. I'm happy that there is at least one non-invasive treatment option for you right now. A good appetite is good news too. Wishing you the best.

Brooklynn · 05-01-2008, 07:13 AM

I'm glad you took her to the vet but if she's still having symptons I would be getting a full blood panel just for precautions...
Was lepto vaccine given? If so, that could cause a major reaction! I give puppy shots and then at a year old I give one year boosters and the rabies shot and that's it for here on out...I know it's a law for a rabies shot but I'm so glad my vet leaves that decision up to me. I only revaccinate the rabies after 3 years only if I'm flying with my dog....
I always give baby benadryl before and after a rabies shot...
Good luck and keep us posted on your baby.
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

Sandysbabies · 05-01-2008, 08:17 AM

Thanks puppyluv, you are right. I was confusing it with Adenovirus. It still scares me that our babies are being too medicated. I just a paranoid mama, what can I say?

Kate · 05-01-2008, 08:51 PM

Sadie did not shake before 11a, so I followed the vet's advice. I went back and got her some anti-inflammatory meds. The vet feels maybe she has muscle soreness due to the shots.

Around 4p, I came home with grocery bags, and the bags with canned food in them were left on the floor, near her dog dish, where the plastic lid had fallen a few nights before that. I had a hair appt. so I left them as I was running late.

At 5:30P, I fed her, and she came sort of running through the dining room, and she spotted the bags. She shook off and on for three hours after that.

At 9:30P, I got on the computer and moved her dish into the den. She ate more than half of her food.

I think she is quite skittish, and acts like she fears something. It is very odd behavior for her. Right now she is sleeping on my lap, with her head on the
keyboard. She is calm as can be.

She takes the meds. for five days, and I am going to call the vet again tomorrow to see if I should make an appt. for Monday. I may not need it, but if she is still like this, maybe a blood draw should be done.

I wonder if she is depressed? She is always so happy go lucky that this is baffling. At least, the vet does not feel she is in any pain. I am though. LOL

Thanks for all the great support here.

katelin · 05-02-2008, 06:54 AM

A puzzle indeed. Sounds like it is multi-parted, and may have several causes and several pieces to the solution. Glad to hear she ate. Moving her things around may be what she needs now. Shots can be traumatizing as well as painful.

Good luck with your journey...

Kate · 05-02-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by katelin

A puzzle indeed. Sounds like it is multi-parted, and may have several causes and several pieces to the solution. Glad to hear she ate. Moving her things around may be what she needs now. Shots can be traumatizing as well as painful.

Good luck with your journey...

This AM I fed here where I usually do. She was hesitant to come to her bowl, but I enticed her with some peanut butter (which she loves) on my finger, than her kibble.

Right now she is shaking alittle, and on my lap. She is very clingy.

It finally feels warmer today, so I am going to take her for a ten minute
jaunt, and see if that helps her. I stay with her as much as possible, and
let her outside where she loves to lay in the sun.

If she is not better Monday, then I am going back to the vet. At least she is not in any pain, but this cannot go on either.

Iluvmygirl · 05-02-2008, 01:07 PM

Did she possibly have any other shots? Have you taken her to that vet before?

Kate · 05-02-2008, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iluvmygirl

Did she possibly have any other shots? Have you taken her to that vet before?

I have used the same vet for years. I really like him too.

She only had the booster and rabies shots.

I took her for a walk this AM, and she was her normal self. Then, she visited
with my parents, sat in the sun while I did yard work for almost two hours, and she did just fine.

I brought her inside and gave her the daily treat she always gets in her Kong,
and she gets edgy. Anytime she is in the kitchen she is clingy. Again, she is now on my lap while I type.

I hope she gets over this. She definitely is not in any pain, and she does have an appetite which I am grateful for.

This may just take some time. Thanks for your help.

Iluvmygirl · 05-02-2008, 01:42 PM

Cora shakes sometimes but then she just stops, it's nothing crazy but urs sounded like a bad reaction and I remember my sister saying something about Yorkies having reactions to shots but I think she said it was a lepto shot, that is why I asked.

Dawn

Kate · 05-02-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iluvmygirl

Cora shakes sometimes but then she just stops, it's nothing crazy but urs sounded like a bad reaction and I remember my sister saying something about Yorkies having reactions to shots but I think she said it was a lepto shot, that is why I asked.

Dawn

The booster shot had a Lepto shot (or whatever you call it) in it.

Does Cora still shake, and how long ago did she get the shot?

Thanks.

Iluvmygirl · 05-02-2008, 02:03 PM

She shakes just to shake, like if we are around people she doesnt know, it's nothing like she's sick or anything, she's actually just nrevous. I never gave her the lepto becuase it's not needed and a lot of the Yorkies have had bad reactions to them. It will usually last for just 24 hours but you have to watch them to make sure they don't get sick. It may take a few days to get out of their system so it may just be that.....do yourself a favor, it's not a needed shot so just tell the vet next time to skip it....if he insists, then after the shot don't leave her alone at all. It's just not good.

Dawn

I hope that helped a little.

04-30-2008, 06:30 PM	#16
Itspuppyluv Gus Is The Fuss Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,277	Wishing you luck and I hope Sadie feels better soon. Please let us know. __________________ Erin & Gus Gus You lost me at stay! "He is a good heart and a kind soul, and an angel on four feet." MW

04-30-2008, 09:32 PM	#19
Kate YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 853	Sadie Update I spent about 20 mins. at the vet's office tonight. He checked Sadie's heart, ears, etc. He also checked for broken bones, and infected teeth. He could not find anything wrong, and said it is very unusual for her to still be having a reaction to the shots, if this is indeed what happened. He thinks maybe her joints hurt from the shot, and he gave her an injection to fight inflammation. If this has helped, then I go back tomorrow AM for anti-inflammation pills. If she is still shaking, then we will do a blood workup. She did drop in weight from 6.4 lbs. from her last visit to 5.8, but she should be around 5.5 lbs. so this is OK, providing she does not lose anymore weight. She does have an appetite thank goodness. Thanks everyone for your help/concern, and I hope to know more tomorrow. In the meantime, I am wondering if this should have been posted in the "Sick and Injured" category???? __________________ 7/14/02- 1/16/15 RIP Sadie

05-01-2008, 06:58 AM	#20
katelin YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,778	Good news. I'm happy that there is at least one non-invasive treatment option for you right now. A good appetite is good news too. Wishing you the best. __________________ *LaVail Yorkshire Terriers*

05-01-2008, 07:13 AM	#21
Brooklynn Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 4,280	I'm glad you took her to the vet but if she's still having symptons I would be getting a full blood panel just for precautions... Was lepto vaccine given? If so, that could cause a major reaction! I give puppy shots and then at a year old I give one year boosters and the rabies shot and that's it for here on out...I know it's a law for a rabies shot but I'm so glad my vet leaves that decision up to me. I only revaccinate the rabies after 3 years only if I'm flying with my dog.... I always give baby benadryl before and after a rabies shot... Good luck and keep us posted on your baby. Donna Bird Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers __________________ Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers www.brooklynnyorkies.com

05-01-2008, 08:51 PM	#23
Kate YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 853	Another Sadie Update Sadie did not shake before 11a, so I followed the vet's advice. I went back and got her some anti-inflammatory meds. The vet feels maybe she has muscle soreness due to the shots. Around 4p, I came home with grocery bags, and the bags with canned food in them were left on the floor, near her dog dish, where the plastic lid had fallen a few nights before that. I had a hair appt. so I left them as I was running late. At 5:30P, I fed her, and she came sort of running through the dining room, and she spotted the bags. She shook off and on for three hours after that. At 9:30P, I got on the computer and moved her dish into the den. She ate more than half of her food. I think she is quite skittish, and acts like she fears something. It is very odd behavior for her. Right now she is sleeping on my lap, with her head on the keyboard. She is calm as can be. She takes the meds. for five days, and I am going to call the vet again tomorrow to see if I should make an appt. for Monday. I may not need it, but if she is still like this, maybe a blood draw should be done. I wonder if she is depressed? She is always so happy go lucky that this is baffling. At least, the vet does not feel she is in any pain. I am though. LOL Thanks for all the great support here. __________________ 7/14/02- 1/16/15 RIP Sadie

04-30-2008, 06:45 PM	#17
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	Bless her little heart. That is so terrible. Its getting to the place I am afraid of everything they do. (vets) I have always really trusted my vet but they sent me a reminder for the Bordetelia booster. I took Tina back in for hers, Kayla for hers, and I am considering not taking Mandy in because I just read where this shot is suppose to last for 7 yrs. Its bad when even the vaccinations are a concern. I hope that baby gets to feeling better. I know its so hard to see them sick.

05-01-2008, 08:17 AM	#22
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	Thanks puppyluv, you are right. I was confusing it with Adenovirus. It still scares me that our babies are being too medicated. I just a paranoid mama, what can I say?

05-02-2008, 06:54 AM	#24
katelin YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,778	A puzzle indeed. Sounds like it is multi-parted, and may have several causes and several pieces to the solution. Glad to hear she ate. Moving her things around may be what she needs now. Shots can be traumatizing as well as painful. Good luck with your journey... __________________ *LaVail Yorkshire Terriers*

05-02-2008, 01:07 PM	#26
Iluvmygirl Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lancaster County Posts: 317	Was it just rabies? Did she possibly have any other shots? Have you taken her to that vet before?

05-02-2008, 01:42 PM	#28
Iluvmygirl Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lancaster County Posts: 317	that is odd Cora shakes sometimes but then she just stops, it's nothing crazy but urs sounded like a bad reaction and I remember my sister saying something about Yorkies having reactions to shots but I think she said it was a lepto shot, that is why I asked. Dawn

05-02-2008, 02:03 PM	#30
Iluvmygirl Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lancaster County Posts: 317	She shakes just to shake, like if we are around people she doesnt know, it's nothing like she's sick or anything, she's actually just nrevous. I never gave her the lepto becuase it's not needed and a lot of the Yorkies have had bad reactions to them. It will usually last for just 24 hours but you have to watch them to make sure they don't get sick. It may take a few days to get out of their system so it may just be that.....do yourself a favor, it's not a needed shot so just tell the vet next time to skip it....if he insists, then after the shot don't leave her alone at all. It's just not good. Dawn I hope that helped a little.