4 Side Effects Of Common Dog Vaccinations

It is important that you make sure that your dog gets all of its essential vaccinations. However, you should be aware that many essential vaccinations can induce common side effects in your pet. Here are some of the side effects that you need to be aware of in 4 essential dog vaccinations.

#1 Parvovirus

One of the vaccinations that many dogs experience a reaction to is the parvovirus. The most common side effects that follow the administration of the parvovirus is swelling and pain at the site of the injection. Another common side effects is your pet may be a little lethargic for about a day or so.

Some of the less common side effects include a loss of appetite and a fever. Luckily, none of these side effects are deadly. They all usually disappear after a day or so.

#2 Lyme

If you live in a region where Lyme disease is present, you should get your dog the Lyme disease vaccination. These side effects associated with this vaccination are generally really mild. The injection site may be a little tender, and your dog may be tired and not interested in eating that much. This should pass relatively quickly.

#3 Leptospirosis

The leptospirosis vaccination is not an essential vaccination, so make sure that your dog really needs it before allowing them to get it. It fights against the bacterial spirochetes and is only needed if that virus is present in high amounts in the area where you live.

The Leptospirosis vaccination can heave really serious side effects. If your dog starts vomiting, expiring diarrhea or seizures or going into shock, you need to get treatment for your dog right away. One side effect of this vaccination is that it can cause anaphylactic shock in your dog, which can kill your dog if you ignore the signs. Not all dogs react to this vaccination, so be very careful before agreeing to let your dog get this vaccination.

#4 Rabies

The rabies vaccination is generally only needed if there has been a known rabies outbreak in your area. It can also be a smart precaution if your dog spends a lot of times outdoors.

The mildest reaction your dog may have to a rabies vaccination is tenderness at the injection site, which is a pretty common reaction. However, one of the most severe reactions to the rabies vaccination is an anaphylactic shock. Once again, you would need to seek immediate treatment if your dog exhibit signs of anaphylactic shock.

When your dog gets a vaccination, make sure that you will be around your dog for the next day or so following their vaccination in order to keep a close eye on them so you can monitor them for minor and serious side effects. Be sure to ask your vet for a list of all potential side effects that you need to keep your eyes open for. To learn more, contact a company like Covington Veterinary Hospital PC.