Post by trinitydobes on Aug 13, 2011 16:50:16 GMT -5
What to expect after your pet’s vaccination
It is common for pets to experience some or all of the following mild side
effects after receiving a vaccine, usually starting within hours of the
vaccination. If these side effects last for more than a day or two, or cause
your pet significant discomfort, it is important for you to contact your
veterinarian:
Discomfort and local swelling at the vaccination site • Mild fever•
Decreased appetite and activity• • Sneezing, mild coughing, "snotty nose" or other respiratory signs may occur 2-5 days after your pet receives an intranasal vaccine
More serious, but less common side effects, such as allergic reactions, may occur within minutes to hours after vaccination. These reactions can be lifethreatening and are medical emergencies. Seek veterinary care immediately if any of these signs develop:
Persistent vomiting or• diarrhea • Itchy skin that may seem bumpy (“hives”)• Swelling of the• muzzle and around the face, neck, or eyes
Severe coughing or difficulty• breathing • Collapse•
A small, firm swelling under the skin may develop at the site of a recent
vaccination. It should start to disappear within a couple weeks. If it persists more than three weeks, or seems to be getting larger, you should contact your veterinarian.
Always inform your veterinarian if your pet has had prior reactions to any
vaccine or medication. If in doubt, wait for 30-60 minutes following
vaccination before taking your pet home.
Brought to you by your veterinarian and the American Veterinary Medical Association
It is common for pets to experience some or all of the following mild side
effects after receiving a vaccine, usually starting within hours of the
vaccination. If these side effects last for more than a day or two, or cause
your pet significant discomfort, it is important for you to contact your
veterinarian:
Discomfort and local swelling at the vaccination site • Mild fever•
Decreased appetite and activity• • Sneezing, mild coughing, "snotty nose" or other respiratory signs may occur 2-5 days after your pet receives an intranasal vaccine
More serious, but less common side effects, such as allergic reactions, may occur within minutes to hours after vaccination. These reactions can be lifethreatening and are medical emergencies. Seek veterinary care immediately if any of these signs develop:
Persistent vomiting or• diarrhea • Itchy skin that may seem bumpy (“hives”)• Swelling of the• muzzle and around the face, neck, or eyes
Severe coughing or difficulty• breathing • Collapse•
A small, firm swelling under the skin may develop at the site of a recent
vaccination. It should start to disappear within a couple weeks. If it persists more than three weeks, or seems to be getting larger, you should contact your veterinarian.
Always inform your veterinarian if your pet has had prior reactions to any
vaccine or medication. If in doubt, wait for 30-60 minutes following
vaccination before taking your pet home.
Brought to you by your veterinarian and the American Veterinary Medical Association