Distemper Vaccine reactions in dogs.?

Some dogs can be a little quiet after a vaccine since the body was put to work once the injection was given!

Alot of the times we would see some sleepiness, irritability, a little soreness at the injection site, slight fever, and minor loss of appetite.

Those are mostly minor, common reactions that usually resolve within 24-36 hours. If they do not, then I would contact the vet.

While the majority of reactions to the distemper vaccine are minor, should the dog react with swelling of the face, diarrhea or vomiting, or become unresponsive, contact your veterinarian immediately.

I would just keep a close eye on him...from what you said it sounds pretty typical. As long as he still barks at the other dogs outside, hes probably just fine!

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Distemper Vaccine reactions in dogs.?

I have a 2 1/2 year old JRT that was given the Distemper Vaccine yesterday. I was wondering what the "normal" side effects are? He has been kinda just laying around all day, which I understand. But he has also been kinda shaking off and on....just a gentle shake, like he has the chills....

Sounds normal - you only need be concerned if they are completely non-responsive, swelling anywhere other than the injection site, or vomiting ect.

I know I took my puppy in to the vet, and on our way out, I couldn't get her to look at me (I was holding her) I assumed she was very upset about getting shots (as she screamed when they injected her with her combo vaccine). Put her on the ground and I still couldn't get her to aknowledge my presence, she wouldn't walk, just kind of stood there and stumbled around, then she had a bowel movement. We immediatly rushed her back through the vets door, and they had to take her and give her steroids and keep her on oxygen. Apparently her's was an allergic reaction - now we give her benedryl before her shots, and nothing has happened since.

That sounds pretty normal. A lot of dogs have vaccine reactions, usually including lethargic behavior, slight pain and sensitivity to the vaccine site, and sometimes vomiting/diarrhea. Your dog's symptoms are very common - just keep an eye on him the next couple of days and call your vet if he worsens.

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It sounds completely normal. A severe reaction like anaphylactic shock would be nearly immediate. It is very common for many dogs to have tenderness at the injection site for a day or two, and have less energy. He should be fine.