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Last year when we got my Dachshund's rabies shot she swelled up and we had to take her back to get a shot of epinephrine so because that happened will the vet skip that shot? I will ask the vet when he comes back from vacation but I was just thinking about it because she is due for her shots soon so wondering if anyone knew. I never had that happen before this dog so I have no idea.
Has anyone had this experience or know the answer?

Actually, it happened earlier this year, guess I am thinking in the new year already.

My little dog swelled so bad she looked deformed and she was having difficulty breathing.

It was definitely rabies, have my vet do the shots separately and she only got a rabies vaccine that day.

Thanks for the link Majestik. I had just started researching vaccines and allergies because in all honesty I was not sure if I wanted to take the chance after what happened last time. It was really scary and the fact she had trouble breathing was even worse.

Answer 1

It is NOT an allergic reaction.
it is called Vaccinosis.
Here is an article on it:
http://www.leerburg.com/vaccinosis.htm
you can first, find another vet. Second, ask new vet to do a titer on your dog. It is a blood sample that shows your dogs individual immunity do a disease, like rabies. Given your dog's previous reaction, most places will accept the titer.
Even if you have to be illegal and not vaccinate, i would NEVER vaccinate this dog again. Vaccinosis is serious, often fatal.

Answer 2

Hahahah!! Thumbs up to Ulva! Most probably think recalling a dog is giving it a cuter name! Real questions require some thought, knowledge and effort in typing a good answer. I notice many people who answer didn't even bother to read the entire question, so if they can't be bothered to do that, they certainly are not going to take the time to type a well thought answer. The people who have no real interest in learning anything about real dog issues and behavior often ask questions like, "Help! I need to know everything about shihdoodles right now!" I never answer those kinds of questions. If they are so lazy that they can't Google a few topics and do some of their own research, I've got no interest in helping them.

Answer 3

I had the same thing happen to my Dachshund. Did you have anyother vaccines done at the same time? We did several vaccines that day, plus Frontline. The vet decided we would only do the rabies from now on, and do other vaccines at a different time and frontline a week later.

Answer 4

I took one of my poms to the vet to get shots and she got her distemper and rabies. She swelled up like a BALLOON!!! She was fine that evening and then in the morning I woke up and she was all swollen up like a chow chow face!!! It scared the life out of me. I contacted the vet immediately and they said to bring her in and they gave her a shot to help her. Her private area was swollen like she was in season!! her face was swollen, her whole body was swollen like a balloon and it scared me. She also was having a hacking cough and I could tell she was having some respiratory distress because of swelling.

From now on I will give benedryl before each vet visit.

Call the vet before you go to the vet and ask them about the benedryl before you visit the vet. Ask them how much.

Answer 5

What your dog had was an allergic reaction. They can't make you have your dog get a rabies shot, but around here you can't license your dog with out it. If I were you, and I knew that mhy dog was having an allergic reaction to the shot I would 1st find out if there was any other way for the dog to be vaccinated, but if not then I would probably forego that vaccine provided that your dog wouldn't be in any situations where they would have a possibility of contracting rabies. That means being 110% on your game about making sure that your dog doesn't get out, keeping them on a short leash when out for walks, being very careful about where you take their dog and their possible exposure. It's not is decision to be made lightly, and defenitly something to sit down and talk to your vet about as they will know what other options you have.

Answer 6

She could have been allergic to something in that particular brand of vaccine so maybe just remind the vet and know too that in some places the rabies vaccines are no longer required annually but they are still required -- if your dog had a true allergic reaction to the rabies itself (which is doubtful as the base is the protien that usually causes a reaction) then you might want to have the vet contact the state health department and see what options they have for you to follow. Just be sure that when the dog gets any shots (since any could potentially have that ingredient in them that she reacted to) to remain at the vets for a while - 15-30 minutes or so -- incase she needs emergency intervention.

Answer 7

the only person qualified to answer your question is the vet

Answer 8

Rabies is a shot required by law. All though there are a lot of people that don't think they need to get their dog a rabies shot, they should. It's protecting you against a possible lawsuit if your dog nips someone (they could still sue you for the nip, but added with no rabies and then Yikes), plus it protects your dog. Unless you want a complete and total house-dog, you have to get it a rabies shot. If your dog is licensed, which it should be also, you will be required to show proof of rabies. Talk to your vet about these side affects and maybe he can adjust something so the dog doesn't have the same reaction this time.

Answer 9

No Not with a rabies shot but with a Lepto shot for this guy in my avatar! Scared me half to death the way he swelled up. I too had to rush him back to the vets for emergency help!

I was told after that I had a choice of either pre medicated the pup or skip the Lepto. I skipped the Lepto from that time on.

I know several people who have to give their dogs either premedication or bring the dogs in for a shot a few hours before the rabies vacinnation to ward off any adverse reaction and then monitor at home with benedryl being given as a precaution.

It may be the same procedure for your dog too.

Answer 10

I actually had this happen to a cat once. After that incident, I took him to a new vet. New vet said it coulda been a reaction to that brand of rabies so he used a different brand. Also, coulda been nerves so each time he had a shot, we waited in the waiting room for about 15 minutes to see what would happen. ever had it happen again. Good luck, that can be distressing.

Answer 11

No sorry