Distemper parvo DAP vaccine reactions?

[happyday7]

Lily and Tigger went into get comprehensive exam this weekend.
Lily received Distemper Parvo DAP vaccine and she was fine the day she got it but next day she started throwing up. She basically throw up everything she ate and started throwing up yellowish liquid at night time.
I was wondering if this is one of the normal reactions to parvo vaccine?
She doesnt want us to pick her up either. I think she is sore from the vaccine? Also we noticed little bit of fluid built up under her right arm area but we were told they gave her the shot on her right shoulder area. Is it normal for fluid to show up like this? by the way Tigger only was sore the day he got the shot and was fine today.

I am very concerned about lily but am i just over reacting?


Thanks

[Julia423]

I'd react the same way. Give your vet a call. I haven't had any of my guys have a reaction to their boosters, but it sounds as if she's having one.

Give Lily a hug from me. Let us know how she's doing.

[happyday7]

I'd react the same way. Give your vet a call. I haven't had any of my guys have a reaction to their boosters, but it sounds as if she's having one.

Give Lily a hug from me. Let us know how she's doing.


Thanks Julia.
Im going to wait a day to see if she'll get better bc it seems like everytime I take her in to see the vet for normal check ups, she ends up being sick for some reason.

[happyday7]

Lily is feeling much better. She ate her food, drank water, and played as usual. I was worried sick about her all day at work. I think probably stress contributed to her sickness more than the vaccine she received from the vet bc she had to stay at the vet about 3 hours to get the comprehensive exam. My bf says she's just being a big baby. :D

Thanks julia for caring! :)

[tiffers]

Dogs/cats can have reactions to any vaccines, though some are more prone to it than others. Vaccine reactions usually occur immediately or within 8 hours. Next time your pup gets a vaccine, make sure to ask for a Benadryl Injection about 10 or so minutes prior to getting vaccinated. It'll help with the reactions.

Also, the bit of fluid is possibly normal. The vaccine itself is a fluid, and generally can sit under the skin for a few days before absorbing.

[Julia423]

I'm glad to hear that she's feeling better (you too!)
And raspberries to the BF, because she is a sweet baby and deserves cuddling!

[happyday7]

Dogs/cats can have reactions to any vaccines, though some are more prone to it than others. Vaccine reactions usually occur immediately or within 8 hours. Next time your pup gets a vaccine, make sure to ask for a Benadryl Injection about 10 or so minutes prior to getting vaccinated. It'll help with the reactions.

Also, the bit of fluid is possibly normal. The vaccine itself is a fluid, and generally can sit under the skin for a few days before absorbing.

Vet Tec did recommend Benadryl injection to us. Stupid me! I just thought it was another bad chemical in lily's body so I declined.

Thanks for the info Tiffers!!!! :)

[tiffers]

I just thought it was another bad chemical in lily's body so I declined.

Benadryl is truly great stuff. Definitely ask for it when their next vaccines are due. It's very safe and can be given twice a day every day orally...no harm, but can very well save your dog's life.

[MandyPug]

Also I'd suggest cutting down the vaccinations to as minimal as you can get, maybe even down to only a 3 year rabies shot... Vaccines have been studied to last 7 years or more in the system and adding more antibodies to a system that still has immunity is useless as it doesn't extend the time they're immune, the antibodies just kill and get rid of the virus is all.
If your dog has had a reaction, I'd not risk it again. Go minimal, and get your vet to do 3 year shots if he still insists you vaccinate for many things.

[happyday7]

Also I'd suggest cutting down the vaccinations to as minimal as you can get, maybe even down to only a 3 year rabies shot... Vaccines have been studied to last 7 years or more in the system and adding more antibodies to a system that still has immunity is useless as it doesn't extend the time they're immune, the antibodies just kill and get rid of the virus is all.
If your dog has had a reaction, I'd not risk it again. Go minimal, and get your vet to do 3 year shots if he still insists you vaccinate for many things.


Hi MandyPug~
I have heard that. I wanted to stick to raby shot only but they occasionally get groomed so I figured Distemper parvo Dap would help avoid getting diseases from other dogs. If I had choice, I wish I dont have to give them any shots at all. :)

Thanks for the info.

[happyday7]

Benadryl is truly great stuff. Definitely ask for it when their next vaccines are due. It's very safe and can be given twice a day every day orally...no harm, but can very well save your dog's life.

You dont have to tell me twice. If it helps without hurting them. I will definately ask for it next time and everytime they get shots.

Thanks again :)

[MandyPug]

Hi MandyPug~
I have heard that. I wanted to stick to raby shot only but they occasionally get groomed so I figured Distemper parvo Dap would help avoid getting diseases from other dogs. If I had choice, I wish I dont have to give them any shots at all. :)

Thanks for the info.

... I don't give any shots, but shhh! don't tell ;)

[theresa92841]

... I don't give any shots, but shhh! don't tell ;)

It isn't really an option in Southern California. Your dog is suppose to be licensed and you will be fined if they ever discover your dog is not licensed. And you must have rabies to get the license. Plus if you take your dog to the groomer's or board it or take it to training classes, then they will want to see your shot records . . . mainly just for rabies but some require you to be current on vaccinations and bordatella.

And different vets have different rules about when they do the titer testing. I started asking about it at my vet's when my dog turned 3. They told me that they don't do that until the dog is older and getting vaccinations are more of a risk. I am sure that if I had said I absolutely want the testing and not the vaccination, then they would have gone along with me. But it wouldn't be their standard way of doing things.

I do get a benadryl shot with Gigi. When she was 3 she had a reaction to the vaccine and was quite lethargic. So when she was 4, I had them give the benadryl shot and she had no reaction at all.

[MandyPug]

The vet Izzie will be seeing will do titer tests by request only, and only does the 3 year vaccinations if any. This vet approves the titer tests for up to 4 years at a time so if i need to get her a puppy passport to go to the states and other places that are not Canada.

I do not license my dogs either because it's just a cash grab, the license doesn't do anything to benefit me or my dogs. It wouldn't help them if they got out as far as locating them because i do not leave collars or harnesses on my dogs when i am not home, it's too risky for them to get caught on something. It's apparently mandatory to license here, but no one has ever checked us; and if they do, then I'll say I'm just babysitting them for some friends that live out of town.

I never tell anyone to flat out not vaccinate cause i don't know their situations, but i find that people do over vaccinate and should opt for the most minimal plan they are able to do. Be it all the shots in 3 year forms, or only the most necessary ones in the annual or 3 year forms.