Why is my dog restless, confused, and panting after vet shots?

Hello there, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear that Snapple isn't feeling well. It isn't entirely uncommon for dogs to feel sore and puny after a round of vaccines - just like people can. They can cause soreness at the area of injection and mild general malaise, which would explain Snapple's unwillingness to move and whimpering when you try to touch her. This will probably abate over the next day, but if you notice any other symptoms such as swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, or diarrhea, please call your vet as these may indicate a more serious reaction. This is very unlikely as most severe vaccine reactions occur within an hour of the shots, but it is always better to be safe than sorry. If she's still acting puny tomorrow, feel free to call your vet and let them know. They may be able to recommend or prescribe an anti-inflammatory/pain reliever that will make her feel much better. Do not give her anything over the counter as it may not be safe for her. Good luck, and I hope that Snapple gets back on her feet soon!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Possible side effects after vaccines include pain at the injection site, lethargy, inappetence and general discomfort. This should subside within 1-2 days. If it does not improve or it worsens, have Boomer evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Otherwise, Boomer will likely start feeling better shortly. Good luck and best wishes!

I'm so sorry that Buddy isn't feeling well after his vaccinations. I would certainly recommend calling your vet to discuss his side effects and decide if he needs to be seen or not. When we give a vaccination, the stimulation of the immune system can cause an inflammatory process that can result in some joint or muscle soreness. Some dogs will also be lethargic and can run a fever. These side effects will generally resolve within 1-2 days, but sometimes we will recommend giving medications to make the pets feel better in the meantime, so I would recommend discussing it with your vet. For the future, I generally will only give one vaccination at a time to dogs that have the potential to have vaccine reactions to minimize the potential for this to happen again. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and that Buddy feels better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I’m sorry Theo isn’t feeling well. This is not a normal vaccine reaction and Theo really needs to go to the vet ASAP. If it is not the vet who vaccinated him make sure to let them know he had a reaction so they can note in his chart and report it to the vaccine company. I hope Theo feels better soon.

The panting might be a reaction to the vaccine although it could also be related to the flea treatment, especially if he has fleas. i would recommend keeping an eye on him, no need to take him to the vet at the moment, i would expect it to resolve in the next 24 hours.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Bruno is super cute! So I hope I am understanding everything: Bruno got groomed then started coughing and licking his legs. He coughed and vomited up some hair? And since he suffers from gastritis you gave him a zantac. I am thinking he possibly picked up kennel cough from getting groomed. Sometimes they cough and produce phlegm and maybe since he is licking his legs there was hair in his stomach. I would make an appointment to get Bruno looked at. See if the Vet agrees, then they can provide antibiotics and something to help stop him from licking his legs. Good luck!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Scout! It sounds to me that Scout is having a vaccine reaction. Personally Rabies, Letpo (the L in DHPP) and the DHPP vaccine is a lot to give a small dog. I recommend that she go back to the vet for an exam, temperature and an injection of benadryl and steroids for the reaction. In the future I recommend separating these vaccines. I wish Scout the best!