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SoCalyorkiLvr · 03-30-2005, 08:45 AM

Did you call the vet? Let us know what they said. I just found out yesterday that where I live the dog has to be at least 4 months before they get the rabies shot because they think earlier than that is not effective. My Chai had her rabies at 15 weeks with her breeder in Texas. My vet wants to give it to her again because she was a week shy of 4 months, but I am not going to allow it. That shot is just too strong and she will never be anywhere where she can get rabies!

chloeandj · 03-30-2005, 08:45 AM

My maltese had this reaction when she was 5 years old. Already having had her rabies before but for some reason she was allergic to it. She looked just as you are describing. I had to leave her at the vet for a day for observation. Took her home the next day and continued giving baby benedryl another time or two. She did not receive another rabies vaccine for the rest of her life. It is very scary!! But whatever they give to counteract works fairly quickly. I hope this makes you feel better that your baby will be ok and I hope he feels better soon. I called every hour when my baby was first brought back to the vet for this allergic reaction. The staff didn't seem to mind me calling at all, they know dogs are like children to their owners. Call them now and make yourself feel better.

russell04 · 03-30-2005, 08:47 AM

My vet said too that they should not have there rabies before 4 months, I am actually going to wait until he gets neuterd at 8 months and I told the vet that, not going to take any chances!

Romeo's Mommy · 03-30-2005, 08:49 AM

okay...I called...they said he is still very swollen....he isnt itching as bad anymore.....they are going to continue to watch him.......I am going there at 12:00 whether they are through with them or not....I wish I would have talked to you all before I got him the shote!! This upsets me so bad because I could have prevented it......They just acted like it was the next vaccination he needed and I am a first time owner so I had no clue......

Romeo's Mommy · 03-30-2005, 08:50 AM

By the way they also say i need to have him neutered by 5 months of age? Is this correct....Im going to start asking you guys before I do anything....I guess I should maybe start looking for a new vet....

eensor · 03-30-2005, 08:50 AM

I really think he will be ok. The itching improvement is a good sign. Did they tell you how they are treating him? What meds?

russell04 · 03-30-2005, 08:51 AM

Dont blame yourself for your vet's mistake!!! We all put our trust in our vet's because they are suppost to have our pet's best interest in mind, im not sure why he gave him the rabies so soon but defenetley talk to him about it when you go back in there, don't be so hard on yourself!!!

yorkieagility · 03-30-2005, 08:51 AM

I'm sure you are really scared! Almost 6 years ago, one of my pup had a reaction to the last set of shots too. He was red and hot and screamed when I touch him. I was scared out of my wits. Had to take him back to the vets as well for a corisone shot. He was up to his normal self the next day.

My vet thinks he is allergic to the rabies shot. I think it is the Lepto. Either way, he has no Lepto is his vaccination but I have to give him his rabies which is required by law or else I would never give him a rabies shot again. But I make sure I let the vet know each time that he is allergic to his annual shot and to make sure he is given a corisone shot. Never had a reaction since then.

I hope your pup will be okay. He seem to have had a very bad reaction. However, after they give him the corisone shot the swelling should start going down. I know the waiting is horrible but you should be able to call the vet in a couple of hours and find out how he is doing.

Sorry, probably not much help ease your worry. But know that my pup have had an reaction too and came through it just fine. He is 6 year old now and a total sweatheart.

BUT FOR NOW ON DON'T FORGET TO REMIND YOUR VET EACH TIME YOU GET HIS ANNUAL THAT HE HAS AN ALLERGIC REACTION BEFORE!! DON'T EXPECT THEM TO REMEMBER. HALF OF THE TIME THEY WON'T.

rachelfraim · 03-30-2005, 08:52 AM

Sounds like they may be getting it under control - we will certainly keep you & Romeo in our thoughts & prayers today!

Romeo's Mommy · 03-30-2005, 08:53 AM

They are giving him cortisone injections......I hope it works....gosh...I never knew I could love a puppy soo much!!

eensor · 03-30-2005, 08:53 AM

Personally I wouldn't neuter him until all his adult teeth are in. That way they can remove any baby teeth that don't come out on their own without giving him anesthesia twice.

Make sure they use Isoflourine gas as his general anesthesia!! This is soooooo important. Other anesthetics can kill him! If they don't use Isofluorine, take him to another vet for his surgery. My ve doesn't use it and we are going to a different one for the surgery on Lexy when the time comes.

Olivier · 03-30-2005, 08:54 AM

Really hope Romeo is well now . One of my girl have had a reaction like him .
I have been very scared too .

feminvstr · 03-30-2005, 08:58 AM

Change VETS...

In a toy breed rabies is not suggested before 6-9 months, I recommend 6 months.

I would Never allow a Rabies at the same time as the other shots, and this will often mean a battle with the vet. In many states the law states it must be done at 12 weeks, so the decision is between you and your vet.

did your vet use a 5-1 booster puppy pac ??? make sure of that please I hope they didnt use LEPTO

Far to many Vets are giving rabies too early (9 - 16 weeks) and it is causing severe immune problems in this puppies. The reaction mimics that of HOD symptoms.

swollen achy joints
high fever
lethargy
off feed
crying in pain

Many puppies are misdiagnosed as HOD puppies, when in fact they are having a vaccine responses.

I hope this helps

Romeo's Mommy · 03-30-2005, 09:00 AM

it says he received:
1 DHLP (Booster)
1 Canine Rabies

YorkieLover9 · 03-30-2005, 09:00 AM

Was it a reaction to the rabies shot, it can't be the puppy booster as it's not his first puppy shot and he's never reacted to the others right?

I didn't know a rabies shot causes those kind of symptoms.

I pray your baby will be fine and back home soon.

03-30-2005, 08:45 AM	#17
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	This happened exactly to me... My maltese had this reaction when she was 5 years old. Already having had her rabies before but for some reason she was allergic to it. She looked just as you are describing. I had to leave her at the vet for a day for observation. Took her home the next day and continued giving baby benedryl another time or two. She did not receive another rabies vaccine for the rest of her life. It is very scary!! But whatever they give to counteract works fairly quickly. I hope this makes you feel better that your baby will be ok and I hope he feels better soon. I called every hour when my baby was first brought back to the vet for this allergic reaction. The staff didn't seem to mind me calling at all, they know dogs are like children to their owners. Call them now and make yourself feel better.

03-30-2005, 08:47 AM	#18
russell04 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Suburbs, Chicago Posts: 54	My vet said too that they should not have there rabies before 4 months, I am actually going to wait until he gets neuterd at 8 months and I told the vet that, not going to take any chances! __________________ Cara

03-30-2005, 08:51 AM	#22
russell04 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Suburbs, Chicago Posts: 54	Dont blame yourself for your vet's mistake!!! We all put our trust in our vet's because they are suppost to have our pet's best interest in mind, im not sure why he gave him the rabies so soon but defenetley talk to him about it when you go back in there, don't be so hard on yourself!!! __________________ Cara

03-30-2005, 08:52 AM	#24
rachelfraim Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 472	Sounds like they may be getting it under control - we will certainly keep you & Romeo in our thoughts & prayers today! __________________ Kodah, Stormy & Rachel Kodah pics!

03-30-2005, 08:58 AM	#28
feminvstr Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,405	Change VETS... In a toy breed rabies is not suggested before 6-9 months, I recommend 6 months. I would Never allow a Rabies at the same time as the other shots, and this will often mean a battle with the vet. In many states the law states it must be done at 12 weeks, so the decision is between you and your vet. did your vet use a 5-1 booster puppy pac ??? make sure of that please I hope they didnt use LEPTO Far to many Vets are giving rabies too early (9 - 16 weeks) and it is causing severe immune problems in this puppies. The reaction mimics that of HOD symptoms. swollen achy joints high fever lethargy off feed crying in pain Many puppies are misdiagnosed as HOD puppies, when in fact they are having a vaccine responses. I hope this helps __________________ Kimberly

03-30-2005, 08:45 AM	#16
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Did you call the vet? Let us know what they said. I just found out yesterday that where I live the dog has to be at least 4 months before they get the rabies shot because they think earlier than that is not effective. My Chai had her rabies at 15 weeks with her breeder in Texas. My vet wants to give it to her again because she was a week shy of 4 months, but I am not going to allow it. That shot is just too strong and she will never be anywhere where she can get rabies!

03-30-2005, 08:49 AM	#19
Romeo's Mommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 150	okay...I called...they said he is still very swollen....he isnt itching as bad anymore.....they are going to continue to watch him.......I am going there at 12:00 whether they are through with them or not....I wish I would have talked to you all before I got him the shote!! This upsets me so bad because I could have prevented it......They just acted like it was the next vaccination he needed and I am a first time owner so I had no clue......

03-30-2005, 08:50 AM	#20
Romeo's Mommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 150	By the way they also say i need to have him neutered by 5 months of age? Is this correct....Im going to start asking you guys before I do anything....I guess I should maybe start looking for a new vet....

03-30-2005, 08:50 AM	#21
eensor YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Effingham, Illinois Posts: 2,535	I really think he will be ok. The itching improvement is a good sign. Did they tell you how they are treating him? What meds?

03-30-2005, 08:51 AM	#23
yorkieagility YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: House Of York Posts: 1,079	I'm sure you are really scared! Almost 6 years ago, one of my pup had a reaction to the last set of shots too. He was red and hot and screamed when I touch him. I was scared out of my wits. Had to take him back to the vets as well for a corisone shot. He was up to his normal self the next day. My vet thinks he is allergic to the rabies shot. I think it is the Lepto. Either way, he has no Lepto is his vaccination but I have to give him his rabies which is required by law or else I would never give him a rabies shot again. But I make sure I let the vet know each time that he is allergic to his annual shot and to make sure he is given a corisone shot. Never had a reaction since then. I hope your pup will be okay. He seem to have had a very bad reaction. However, after they give him the corisone shot the swelling should start going down. I know the waiting is horrible but you should be able to call the vet in a couple of hours and find out how he is doing. Sorry, probably not much help ease your worry. But know that my pup have had an reaction too and came through it just fine. He is 6 year old now and a total sweatheart. BUT FOR NOW ON DON'T FORGET TO REMIND YOUR VET EACH TIME YOU GET HIS ANNUAL THAT HE HAS AN ALLERGIC REACTION BEFORE!! DON'T EXPECT THEM TO REMEMBER. HALF OF THE TIME THEY WON'T.

03-30-2005, 08:53 AM	#25
Romeo's Mommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 150	They are giving him cortisone injections......I hope it works....gosh...I never knew I could love a puppy soo much!!

03-30-2005, 08:54 AM	#27
Olivier Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,999	Really hope Romeo is well now . One of my girl have had a reaction like him . I have been very scared too .

03-30-2005, 09:00 AM	#29
Romeo's Mommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 150	it says he received: 1 DHLP (Booster) 1 Canine Rabies

03-30-2005, 09:00 AM	#30
YorkieLover9 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 556	Was it a reaction to the rabies shot, it can't be the puppy booster as it's not his first puppy shot and he's never reacted to the others right? I didn't know a rabies shot causes those kind of symptoms. I pray your baby will be fine and back home soon.