Vaccination Side Effects in Pets
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2 WARNINGS!
480 SIDE EFFECTS
48 DEATHS REPORTED
[SIDE EFFECTS] 07/03/2009: Kiran from LONDON, UK writes: "Hi,
I have a 3year female chihuahua. She was born in May 2009, her first jabs were in July that year and she had a mild reaction ... swelling of face and eyes. A year later, the same booster had a very severe reaction - withi the hour her whole body had huge bumps, het face was almost twice the size, and she could hardly open her eyes. I rushed her back to the vet and he injected het with ananti-inflammatory injection.
I am so worried, now its been 2 years since the last jab. The vet recommended she can miss a year.
I dont want to take any risks and wonddered if there are any altenatives to protect her against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis and parvovirus. OR is it possible to give half dose ?? Also, I am not sure if the pet insurance is still valid if she has not had the booster.
Please advice.
Thanks
Kiran"
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[DEATH REPORTED] 07/02/2009: Immbell from Winnipeg, Manitoba writes: "3 year rabies shots: In Apil 2008, i Had four cats, two female, 2 male, They were all given a 3-year rabies shot. It made sense at the time. Two of my cats are dead, one of cancer, one of bowl related illness. The other two are hanging on although the other male probably has cancer. His blood tests didn't show anything wrong but he is losing weight. My older cat has developed hyperthyroidism and will probably die of heart failure. Has any had such horrendous results from a vaccine. By the the end of the summer I will have no cats and they all will have died within 18 months."
[SIDE EFFECTS] 07/04/2009: Laurel from Etowah, North Carolina replies: "My cat had a bad reaction to a 3 yr. rabies. She has had bowel problems ever since the shot of 2 months ago. I sympathize with the woman in Manitoba."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 06/28/2009: Henry from Forked River, NJ writes: "Our 9 year old Westie was given her yearly DHP, Lyme & Leptospirosis vacc. Friday since then she has been very Lethargy sitting around like she is on drugs.had to take water to her and hand feed her.Checking my past records I found that the DHP Vacc.was previously a 1 year vacc.the one given was a 3 year vacc.When I called Vet.they said to give her baby aspirin and call Monday to let them know how she is.Has anyone experience this problem???
this vet is new as previous vet moved I think she was given too many Vacc. at once."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 06/28/2009: Tatiana from Detroit, MI writes: "My dog is 18 month old German Shepper he had rabies vaccination 06.20.2009 merial ser. number 12529A. For the next day dog his behaviar a little change, after 4 days he start limbing on a side were was a shot, after 6 days Behavior problems: destructive behaviors, separation anxiety and odd obsessive behaviors - tail chasing and paw licking, restlessness; viciousness; avoidance of company; unusual affection; desire to travel. We took our dog to vet she says it is not reactions he just hurt his knee. What can I say. Does not look professional, but what can you do about it. Have no idea where to look for help."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 06/24/2009: Kindlerenz from Columbia, SC USA writes: "We took our 6 month old Beagle mix puppy in for his shots, including heartworm vaccine. I had a bad feeling going in and actually asked the vet how often an animal has a reaction to thes shots, and he pretty much laughed it off. As I was waiting in line to pay the bill the puppy suddenly lost his bowels, vomited several times and collapsed limp on the floor. The nurse rushed him into the back room and did not let me follow. They were shaving spots all over him, frantically looking for a vein that would allow them to inject antihistamine and fluids but he had almost completely lost all blood pressure. The doctor's were able to save his life through heroic efforts and did not charge us. The puppy had another reaction a week later but pulled through. He is now 6 years old and doing fine but has frequent stomach aches even with food for sensitive stomachs and an intermittent limp in the leg that was injected."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 06/17/2009: LINDA NIKANDER from HERNANDO BEACH, FLORIDA writes: "I HAVE A 6 POUND 4 YR. OLD YORKI.
HE HAS GOTTEN HIS LAST 2 YEARLY VACCINATIONS AT A LOCAL "_____" - (DISCOUNTED SHOTS)
HE HAS BECOME SEVERLY ILL GETTING HIS SHOTS THERE.
1ST TIME COULD HAVE BEEN A ONE TIME INCIDENT,
IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO IN THE UPCOMING YEARS TO AVOID THESE REACTIONS.
COULD IT HAVE BEEN AN OVERDOSE ?
I SENT A FRIEND THERE WITH 2 AVERAGE SIZE CHIHUAHUAS. BOTH OF THEM HAD SEVERE REACTIONS, SWELLING OF FACE AND EYES WITHIN 1 HR. OF INJECTIONS.
HAVE YOU HEARD OF OTHER COMPLAINTS AS THIS ?
THANK YOU, LINDA"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 06/13/2009: Susan from Memphis, Tn USA writes: "I took my Bichon Frise in for his yearly vaccinations 2 days ago and now he is crying all the time and acts like he can barely walk. He has eaten very little and has not been to the bathroom. How many days should this last? I do not recall this reaction in the past. He is 3 years old."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 06/09/2009: Kacy from Granite Bay, California writes: "Rabies Reaction: In Feb of 2008 my 8 1/2 year old Pekinese required,by law, a rabies booster. The injection was given we came home and I kept looking at her thinking something was not right. I asked my husband if she looked funny to him and he say "OH MY her face is swollen". So back to the vet I went, they gave her another shot to counteract the vaccine. I told the vet that this dog would NEVER have another vaccine of any kind. He agreed!
Kacy"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 06/09/2009: Kacy from Granite Bay, California writes: "Feline Vaccine reaction:
My Ragdoll cat received the last in a series of kitten vaccines (others were given by breeder as she was now 4 months old), we stopped by a friends house on the way home and I left the Rebekah in her crate in the garage. When I returned to check on her 10 minutes later she had vomit all over the floor of the crate and her eyes were dialated and she seemed dioriented. We rushed back to the vet who was now closed, so on to emergency. The vet there really could not see anything wrong with Rebekah. Less than 90 seconds later, Rebekah projectial vomited across the room and his comment was "OH I guess there is something wrong!" DAH He administered a shot to counteract the last one. She has NEVER had another vaccine (she is strickly an inside cat). She is now 10 years old and PERFECTLY healthy. She has only been back to the vet ONE time in her life and that was for a UTI-urinary tract infection-my fault for not cleaning water bowls often enough.
Kacy"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 06/09/2009: Nancy from Gap, PA writes: "Friday my 7 year old 10 LB toy poodle had his yearly vaccinations. On Monday, he was honking like a loud goose, choking and spitting up foam. We rushed him to the Vet and he developed Kennel Cough as a result of the Bordetella vaccine. He is on medication and is very sick and just lays around with this sad look in his eyes. I will never allow him to have that shot again. Since he is never around other dogs I feel secure in doing this. I'm also reading that Lymes vaccine has a lot of side effects too. I probably will only allow rabies vaccine from now on....because it's the law!"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 06/06/2009: Margaret from Barry, Texas writes: "I gave my min pin his second shot today and now he is swollen in his face and he has red rings all over his stomach,what do I do I never had this happen I always vaccinate all my pups."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 06/04/2009: Nicole from Peabody, MA writes: "My dog is having side effects from the Lyme Booster Shot.. anyone else experiance this?
I took my 4year old MIN PIN (7pds and very active) Diamond, for her LYME BOOSTER SHOT yesterday. After her shot she was tired, but i thought that was normal. Around 6pm that night I noticed a golf sized bump on her lower back, where thet gave the shot. Also she was acting very lazy. This was strange and i called the vet. i was told to give her 1 "81mg" asprin and call the next day. My dog has this shot last year, and i didn't notice any side effects. All night she was extreemly tired, and lazy. Acting sick. The next day i saw the bump still, also she was not acting like herself. she wast excied for food, treats and she laided in bed all day. when i tried to take her outside she collapsed and ran back in to lay down. she will not sit near anyone and is acting hurt. i gave her another asprin and called the vet. i went in for a visit and they said she was having a bad reaction to the lyme booster. they gave me a liquid medican to give her once a day for 4 days and they said she will get better. now im homw with her and she is still acting so strange, im scared. she is sitting in her bed with her eyes shut facing the wall. she wont play or sit with me on the couch. let me know if you have experinced this.. i need hope that she will get better.. thank you"
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[DEATH REPORTED] 06/02/2009: CShep from Conyers, Georgia writes: "As requested, I'm emailing regarding vaccination affects we've had in our pets.
In 2004, we had a 5 year old female husky to die within 2 hours of receiving her vaccination. She'd had shots every year (DA2PP) without any problems. This year the vet added the Corona Vaccine which is what we think killed her.
We took her for an necropsy immediately to UGA Vet School. Receiving vet said there was no doubt she died from vax reaction. The vet doing the necropsy had the cell phone number to my vet (they knew each other), made personal calls to each other. I think to protect my vet from a law suit or what-not, the vet doing the necropsy reported her death inconclusive, died from swelling in brain (encyphelytis). Thus, this tragedy could not be reported to the vaccine companies!!!!
The same day, a 3 year old Shih Tzu had what I call neurological effects. He was despondent and screamed if we touched him for 3 days. Its like all his nerves were very sensitive. For an addl 7 days he was distant and a touch-me-not and whimpered if we touched him. He had never had any reactions to a vaccine before. I also contribute this to the corona that was added to the vaccine.
The vet REFUSED to believe that his vaccine caused either of these. Yet, on the same day I had 2 dogs severely affected.
I have since learned that corona only affects puppies; thus, no need to ever be given to an adult dog. Yet, most vets include this in the vaccine protocol. I now buy my own vaccinations and give the shots myself on a more conservative protocol due to the new findings of how we are way over vaccinating our pets.
I encourage all to learn about the vaccines their pets are getting and do not accept a vets word that all are safe. He's in business to make money. When adding the corona vax in 2004, the vet charged an addl $30 per vaccine!!!!!
Sincerely,
CShep3"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/31/2009: Carmen from Ladysmith, B.C Canada writes: "I am just commenting on the side effects of Feline Vaccines. I believe 2 of my cats have has serious reactions. My cat Willow ( she has now passed ) started having seizures shortly after having a rabies vaccination. She had to be on phenobarb for the rest of her live. I also believe her life was shortened because of the vaccination reaction. And if that wasn't enough I had my kitten Sawyer's first set of shots in December. The next day I heard him growling behind the couch..he had bit off the end of his tail and was attacking it like it wasn't his own. I went back to my vet that day and she kept him for observation and treated him for fleas ( he didn't have any ) I thought this was a bunch of bull and called the homeopathic vet up island. She sent me some tinctures that seemed to help. He goes in spells now....is good for a few weeks then regresses. When he was neuted I asked for the tip of his tail to be removed just incase this would solve the problem. It hasn't. He still growls, attacks his tail and his back crawls like there are bugs crawling on him. I am going to try accupunture next, get him on some more homeopathic, and will never vaccinate him again I work in an animal hospital and this puts me in a tough spot as i do believe our animals are being over vaccinated."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/31/2009: Marion from Crowville, Louisiana writes: "side effects after booster dhpp shot
even though the vet knew about my dog being allergic she said it would been ok to give him the booster. She did give him another shot first to prevent him from swelling like he did last year. Still he got the shot at 10 am. By 6 pm that night he swell on and had a skin rash. of curse the vet was closed and i didn't received a call from the emergency number until 9:30 pm. The shot was friday. now it's sunday and the dog still has a skin rash what i treat with benadryl.
The dog is a chewweenie, 3 years old and 17 pounds heavy."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/28/2009: Susan from Orlando, FL writes: "We recently adopted a puppy from the Humane Society. We visted with him several times before choosing him as the one. He was healthy, happy, energetic, playful, eager to please. He was simply a joy to be around. Of course, when you adopt from a shelter, the pets have to be spayed or nuetered and receive vaccinations. This was done on Tuesday. We picked him up on Thursday. He was a completely different puppy! He was very lethargic and coughing. The clinic tech said he was tired because he had just woke him up. He had no idea that he was very ill. We took him to our vet that evening. He was diagnosed with kennel cough and given antibiotics (an injection & pills). I treated him with aromatherapy as well. He seemed to improve slightly over the next two days. By Monday he was relapsing. Tuesday I called our vet. Since he couldn't be seen until Wednesday morning, we called the Humane Society and they had us bring him in. They administered a shot of penicillin and gave us different antibiotics. My husband didn't like the look the vet and tech shared when they listened to his chest. That was at 3:00 pm. At 5:00am, we had to rush him to the emergency clinic. He was stumbling, bumping into things and urinating uncontrollably. The clinic put him on oxygen for an hour (they close at 7:00 am). Then we went back to our vet. They administered IV antibiotics & fluids. He passed away that evening. I feel western veterinary medicine killed this wonderful creature."
EC: Dear Susan, so sorry to hear about your puppy. How sad.
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/27/2009: Yogakathy from Ulster Park, NY USA writes: "vaccination reactions immediate and delayed: Sweet Patootie, 1 1/2 year old bichon frisee, had facial swelling just hours after his vaccination - I think Bordetella injection was the only different one. 6 months later he developed near-fatal auto-immune hemolytic anemia, and barely survived a week in intensive care - almost at the point of getting a transfusion. He did live, but died prematurely at the age of 11 1/2 years. Unknown cause of death. I resorted to having his titers tested yearly, and they really do stay high enough for years after vaccination."
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05/25/2009: Michele from Baltimore, Md. writes: "Reactions to shots update. I had said that my dog Molly had been sick from her distemper shot,she ha"
EC: Hi, Michele. Could you please resend your feedback? You put your comments in the subject box, which only allows a few characters! Thanks!
[DEATH REPORTED] 05/31/2009: Michele from Baltimore, MD replies: "Well I am very sad to say that my Molly has passed away only 12 days after receiving her 3 yr. distemper shot. I am still devastated and very sad and upset with this situation. Within 36 hrs. of getting the shot, Molly couldn't get up or walk. We took her back to the same vet(our vet) and I told him I thought it was a reaction to the shot. He put her on Rimadyl (for arthritis)? I should have been much more persistent, But I had always trusted my vet. Then we didn't mess around with it anymore and had to take her to the emergency vet at 8a.m. on Monday morning. They did all kinds of tests on her all day long. Here is the outcome: High white blood count, off the charts high sugar levels dehydrated (from vomiting and diarrhea), high potassium level. They called me at 4p.m. Mon. and said that Molly was very critical and not responding to anything that they were doing for her.They were going to do an ultrasound on Tues. but we got the phone call at 3:30a.m. Tues. morning that Molly had a heart attack and passed away. So sad and upsetting. I went to the emergency vet right away to see her. The vet told me that Molly had died from acute Pancreatitis. She was healthy before her shot. At the same time Molly got her shot, my other pup,Tank, got his distemper shot. He also is a very healthy 80lb. boy, but he had diarrhea for about 1wk. and only picked at his food. This was totally unexpected with Molly. I lost 3 of my pets in 7 wks.( my white rat-Ratty, my red tabby-Redgee (from chylothorax, a very horrible disease, and then my pup, Molly from her distemper shot, which no one will ever tell me any different.) So I have been very upset. You know, you think you are doing whats right as a very responsible pet owner and your pet dies. So all I can say is that I will take a chance and get my pets their first shots and NEVER any boosters at all after that. We had Molly cremated and she is in our house now. Tank is eating better finally and pottying normal now. Well I'm going to close for now so love the pets with all your heart and soul. It has grest rewards! Sincerely, Michele"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/19/2009: Cathryn from Marietta, Georgia writes: "Allergic Reaction to Vaccination of Corona First Vaccine for Puppies:
I rescued a male, yellow labrador retriever, 8 months old, and took him to our veterinarian of 20+ years. He was examined and given a Corona First Vaccine. On our way home, his "lips" began to swell up and he looked fat cheeked. So I immediately called back to the vet and returned to get it taken care of. He was given a shot to reduce the swelling and his medical record was to indicate his allergic reaction to the Corona."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/18/2009: Nolan from Port Richey, Florida writes: "I have a female pug that is now 9 years old and very healthy. About4 years ago, she developed a rash and itching as a result of her "yearly" shots. She was given a steroid shot and was ok after that. I now give her some benadryl before taking her for her shots, and we have not had any reactions since. We will get her shots this year, but this is the first time in 4 years. After reading the info on the lifespan of rabies innoculations, I am comfortable with this schedule."
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05/18/2009: Nolan from Port Richey, Florida writes: "I have a female pug that is now 9 years old and very healthy. About4 years ago, she developed a rash and itching as a result of her "yearly" shots. She was given a steroid shot and was ok after that. I now give her some benadryl before taking her for her shots, and we have not had any reactions since. We will get her shots this year, but this is the first time in 4 years. After reading the info on the lifespan of rabies innoculations, I am comfortable with this schedule."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/17/2009: Michele from Baltimore, Maryland writes: "I started reading this site about all the pets with reactions from their shots because I, like most of you, get my 2 dogs their shots as a responsible pet owner. My vet has went to every 3 years, but I don't think that really matters. Here is what has happened to my Molly. We took both of our dogs for distemper shots. They are Tank and Molly. Tank seems to be fine. Molly, by Sat.(2 days after her shot) couldn't get up,or walk, we had to carry her up and down the steps,then she started throwing up,not wanting to eat she seems very confused. We took her back to the vet Tues. he put her on Rimadyl. I have since taken her off the Rimadyl because of more vomiting and not wanting to eat. She is also diabetic. Her diabetes is controlled. She has developed a hugh lump (that is bigger than what my hand can cover)by her hind leg,on her side coming up on her back. My vet told me that she is carrying alot of weight in her backend, which dogs usually carry the weight in their chest. Well this lump has quadrupled its size in 1 week. So we are going to see a specialist on Mon. After reading this site and even before I am convinced this is all from her Distemper shot. I told my husband that none of our pets will ever receive boosters as long as they live. I will let you know the outcome.Sincerely, Michele"
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[DEATH REPORTED] 05/13/2009: Lily from Commerce City, Colorado writes: "My cat "Cleo" became fatigued,and unresponsive for nearly 3 weeks after receiving the 3 year dose vacination for rabies recommended by the vet. My Cleo was never the same cat again.She died at age 8."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/13/2009: Mimi from Brooklyn, NY writes: "Side-effects from vaccination
I took my 8 month-old Siamese kitten to get tested for FIV Friday of last week (5/8) and while we were there, she was given both her rabies vaccine and the first of the shots for feline leukemia. When we got home she was acting fairly normal, but the next morning we found her huddled in a corner, shaking and unkempt (her feet were covered in litter). We cleaned her off and tried to comfort her, but she was acting very paranoid and jumpy. It is Wednesday now (5/13) and while she's shown marked improvement, her behavior is still far from normal. I'm fairly beside myself--prior to getting her vaccinated, she was absolutely the most cheerful, engaged, talkative and loving cat I'd ever met. Now she seems distant, lethargic, impatient and when I look in her eyes, I no longer feel like she is looking back at me. I feel just horrible for allowing this to happen.
I started her on Thuja a couple days ago, but haven't seen much of a difference in her behavior--maybe I started it too late? I called the vet, but am hesitant to bring her in as she is still eating and drinking normally, and I don't want to scar her further. She seems to be running a low-grade fever from time-to-time so I think I will make her an appointment. If anyone else has any suggestions or similar stories, I would be eternally grateful if you emailed me, I'm at a loss about what to do.
I should note that one of my two other cats--both of them are American shorthairs--was also vaccinated at the same time and her behavior has been normal. Still, I don't think I'll be getting them any more vaccinations in the future--they are all disease free and only go outside when I'm supervising them. It's just not worth the pain and fear it causes them, or the heartbreak it has caused me."
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[DEATH REPORTED] 05/11/2009: Lori from Dothan, Alabama writes: "My pet poodle received his annual rabies shot May 2. I notices the next day that he would only sit or lay, hardly no walking, and by the evening he could not stand up. I took him to the vet May 4, got a steroid shot and he was better. But when I came home on May 5, he hadn't drank water all day or left his bed. I took him to the vet again Wed May 6. He stayed over night and died Thursday May 7.
He was a toy poodle, 3lbs, and happy and healthy, full of life. I wished I had not taken him, but I thought I did the right thing. After reading the web, he had all the signs of adverse reactions.
We miss MAX!!!!"
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