Are puppy shots this hard?

Poor little Lacey. Shots and worming on the same day is enough to make anyone feel 'poorly'. I hope she's back to normal soon.

My Whisper has always felt tired and lethargic after vaccinations. She often doesn't tolerate heartworm meds as well as I'd like

Lacey's experience is a good reminder that we have to be careful, even with vet administered and vet prescribed shots and meds, and that little ones need attention and care afterward.

Puppy shots are critical. I'm reading up and being very careful and selective with Whissy's vaccinations and meds. She's 13.
 
I don't know why they insist on worming the same day. They did this to my friend's dog too and it she had a hyper reaction to the wormer and went nuts for about 12 hours and then was knocked entirely out the next day.

Keep close watch on her. Let's hope it is over by the morning.

Cubs' first one knocked him down and out. The other two were no effect at all.
 
I have had dogs get puppy shots and wormed on the same day before. the only reaction that I can remember is that the poor puppy lost control in the car on the way home. That was not fun.

I will let the vet know that she really had a hard time with both at the same time and will not get shots and wormed at the same time again.

This was our first visit to this vet. I do like him a lot. He actually listened to me and answered my questions without brushing me off like he was the one who knows everything and I know nothing. That was my old vet.

This vet actually paid attention to my puppy and tried to make her feel comfortable.
 
Definitely let you vet know. Most dogs have no reaction to vaccines. Those that do are the ones you need to watch with future vaccines.

Ember got lyme series as a pup. First one nothing, second booster, one very sleepy and very sore in the leg where the vaccine went. Year booster, anaphylactic reaction. Embers dad had vaccines reaction to rabies as did her grandpa on her moms side to DHPP. I do find that reactions can be genetic. I never do anything else and only vaccine at a time on days I vaccinate because if something happens I know what the cause was.

With your breeders concern with rabies sounds like there is a family predisposition there.
 
Justicemom said:
Definitely let you vet know. Most dogs have no reaction to vaccines. Those that do are the ones you need to watch with future vaccines.

s I vaccinate because if something happens I know what the cause was.

With your breeders concern with rabies sounds like there is a family predisposition there.
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I will call them tomorrow and let them know.
 
I didn't let my vet worm Cubby. I took in a fecal sample. When I found it was ONLY roundworms, the next day I gave our first HW med and it dramatically took care of it. Last vet visit was another fecal and all clear.

I agree -- call them and inform them how dramatic the reaction was. Glad you are only a few minutes from the vet though.
 
I was kind of surprised when I made an appointment at my new vet. I told them the wormings Odin has had and asked if he needed more and they said they don't like to give it excessively to a puppy so as long as I don't visibly notice signs to bring a stool sample at his 12 week check up and they'd only treat for what was positive not everything. I thought it sounded like a good idea and judging from other people's issues with wormings I'm reading here sounds like it is.
Hopefully Lacey is on the mend tomorrow and back to her puppy self. Vaccines do weaken the immune system. I think that's why some pups and even dogs get wiped after getting them.
 
She is still down for the count. I hope that she is back to herself in the morning. Poor baby.
 
:) :)

I am so happy to report that Lacey slept all night, got up to eat a good breakfast and is ready to play and be a happy puppy! Unlike me who didn't sleep very well at all.

I'm so glad she feels like herself again. I'm a happy,but sleepy puppy Momma this morning. :)
 
Thankful! Been so worried about our little sister. The vet needs to know her reaction for future reference. Perhaps a change in dosage or type would be better suited to her (???) in future.

On the upside, protocols are changing so she won't have to get so many over her life.

YAY! Hug Lacey for us.
 
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