My dog is sick after Lepto vaccine. Are these side effects normal?

Hello, sorry to hear about Ella. It sounds like she may need continued medical support to get over the allergic reaction she had to her vaccines. This may be in the form of fluids, benadryl or potentially more steroids. She should also have her pancreas enzymes checked to ensure she is not having pancreatitis. The lepto vaccine has definitely been associated with adverse reactions. It would be best to have Ella evaluated by a veterinarian if she is not doing well. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Good on you for getting your puppies their lepto vaccines! When puppies get their vaccines, it can be painful for them at the injection site for around 24-48 hours, and that is normal. I would avoid carrying them if it makes them cry, and you can try putting a cold compress on site if they will let you for five minutes at a time a couple of times of day to see if that helps. Please do not give them any human pain medications, as many are toxic to puppies and can be fatal if given. This pain should go away in a day or two. If it doesn't, give the vet a call, as they may want to see the puppies. As for side effects, typically you would see them develop within 24 hours of the vaccines. Keep an eye on them for now, but serious side effects are rare and they should be fine. I hope this helps!

Getting vaccines can be stressful and painful to the dog, and Scrappy may be feeling a little off from all the stress of the day. I would continue to monitor him, and I would be worried if he starts having protected vomiting or diarrhea, develops a swollen face and muzzle, and starts having trouble breathing. Those can be signs of a rare but serious vaccine reaction, and in that case, I'd take him into a vet right away. Try putting a cold compress on where he received his lepto vaccine to see if that helps him. You can apply for 5-10 minutes a couple of times a day. Typically a dog is back to normal within 24-48 hours after a vaccine. Best of luck, I hope this helps.

I would be concerned in that vomiting isn't a typical reaction after receiving vaccines, but it's good that Toby seems completely find otherwise. To be safe, I would give the vet who gave him the vaccines a call. Vomiting after vaccines can be a sign of an allergic reaction, and your vet may want to see him. If you can't reach his vet, watch him very closely. Should the vomiting continue, or he develops other signs such severe coughing, difficulty breathing, itchy skin, hives, or swelling of the face, rush him into an ER vet right away. I hope this helps!

Well that depends on the severity of the adverse reaction. If she is having a mild vaccine reaction (1 bout of vomiting, loose stool), then an anti-histamine (i.e. Benadryl) can be given in most cases and will calm the reaction down. However if she is having a more severe adverse reaction (i.e. continuous vomiting, anaphylaxis, severe lethargy, anorexia), then she will need an antihistamine shot (for immediate reversal), +/- steroid shot from your vet , +/- fluid therapy and close monitoring to ensure that the reaction subsides and that she remains stable.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may be due to the leptospirosis or possibly due to the medications he may be in or something totally unrelated. The safest thing would be to contact your veterinarian who is familiar with the case so that they can recommend further. Have a great day!

I'm sorry to hear that Moose is uncomfortable after his vaccine. I would recommend contacting his regular veterinarian for a canine anti inflammatory to help with his discomfort if he needs it. Many human medications should not be used for dogs and can have adverse side effects.