Are red marks on puppy's thighs normal after first vaccines?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is not normal or expected. This is unlikely to be from the injection site. It could have been from his nails or paws which may not be easily evident. It could of course be from anywhere else. If you notice where it is coming from (like coming from the urine) or it continues to happen and you cannot find out where it is coming from, I recommend that you have Chico evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment. They could perform a very thorough examination to look for a source of bleeding and perform any diagnostics like a urinalysis if needed. Hopefully this is nothing concerning. Good luck and have a good night!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is very common- swelling and pain at the injection site are normal side effects. If you notice any vomiting, diarrhea, or hives take Auggie to the vet quickly. If it’s just the pain, do not give any over the counter medications but you can apply a cold compress for 10-15 minutes 2-3 times in the next 24 hours then switch to a warm compress if needed. If you feel like he needs something more, contact your vet for pain medications. Good luck and kisses to Auggie!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to allergies. It really comes down to figuring out what is causing his allergies so that they can be treated or the specific allergen avoided. You can consider a medicated shampoo you can get at your local pet store containing chlorhexidine which may help with a mild superficial infection. You may use this twice weekly. There are many things that can cause allergies though in most cases they can be broken down into 3 big categories: flea, food and environmental allergies. Allergies are usually worked up in a stepwise fashion starting with flea allergies as this is the easiest and cheapest to take care of. If not on a flea preventative, then it would be a good idea to get started on one. If already on one then it would be a good idea to change to something else (there are many new products out in the market). If not improved in 1-3 months then it is time to move on and check for food allergies by switching to a novel diet (new protein and new carbohydrate). If that does not seem to be the issue then you are left out having to check for environmental allergies which require blood and/or skin tests. Allergies can be very frustrating to deal with at first but so rewarding at the end when we are able to treat them effectively!

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

It looks like it is on the right thigh? It is possible that this could be a deep skin infection, a demodex mite problem, a mass (tumor), or even a Rabies vaccine reaction site. I would encourage you to have a follow up appointment with your veterinarian. They may recommend looking for mites, an oral antibiotic, or even a biopsy. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This red bump is not related to the vaccination. It looks like some type of insect bite or wound. It is also possible that it could be a hernia or cyst. I think you should have this lump examined by your veterinarian.

Hi and thanks for your post on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach this afternoon! If the rash had appeared 24 hours after the vaccines, it is most likely not a reaction to the vaccines. Typically reactions to vaccines are vomiting, diarrhea, hives all over the skin and swelling of the face or paws within 24 hours after vaccine administration. The rash could be caused by a flea allergy especially if the rash is around his tail region and Kilo is not on any flea preventative. Fleas like to hang out around the tail region, so this may be a possibility. It only takes one flea to induce a flea allergy. The rash could also be caused by a bacterial infection which can be common in puppies to have. My advice is to get Kilo on a flea preventative product from your veterinarian and use a mild cleansing cloth around the rash a few times daily. If it doesn't improve in a few days or gets worse, I would see your veterinarian- Kilo may need to receive antibiotics. Thanks so much for posting and best wishes to you!