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Is it normal for small dogs to have reactions to rabie and distemper shots?
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∙ 14y ago
Any size dog can have a reaction to vaccines. It is rare to see it with a Rabies vaccine as that is a killed vaccine. With the DHLP/Parvo vaccine sometimes, but rarely, the dog will react to the Lepto part of this combination vaccine, Distemper, Hepatitis, Lepto, Parainfluenza & Parvo. If your pet had a true reaction such as swelling up within 5-10 minutes of receiving the vaccination, then just leave out the lepto part of the vaccine the next time your pet is due for the next vaccination. Just ask your Vet about this or if you give your own vaccinations, get a vaccine without the lepto in it.
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∙ 14y ago
Bob Stevens
YES!! No matter what size the dog is, most vets give the same dosage of shot -- which is what is legally called for in many states. Unfortunately, this is VERY dangerous to small dogs.
Check out Dr. John Robb and the Protect the Pets movement. He's attempting to change the laws to allow for weight dependant dosages because there are a HUGE number of small dogs that are adversely affected by vaccines -- especially the rabies vaccine.
Toy sized dogs (under 10 lbs) require only 1/10 the amount of a normal vaccine to get the same protections. This has been proven in studies.
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Such as being nervous sick to their stomach
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Could your dog have distemper if her nose sounds congested when she breathes?
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What are some names of vaccination shots that you give to your dog?
If you take your dog to the vet. The vet will know which ones are important. Ones he might get are Parvo, Distemper, and Rabies.
