Is this normal effect after Vaccin?

[petite four]

My 3-months-old puppy's already finished the 3rd Vaccin.
After that, he seemed a bit ill- tired, coughing, discharge from nose, no good appetite.
I feel worried, what happens actually?

[Libelle]

Ideally, you should have no reactions/symptoms after a vaccination. Sometimes a slight low grade fever and a bit lethargic...rarely, dogs will have a more severe reaction, characterized by hives, swelling of the face, or even vomiting. But coughing and discharge is a different matter and I would say take your dog to the vet for a checkup to be sure something serious isn't going on.

Also, the standard schedule to follow for vaccinating pups (and this is just a common schedule) is 6-8 weeks for the first shots, 12 weeks for the 2nd shots, 16 weeks for the 3rd shots then a rabies shot shortly after that. Not all breeders and owners and vets do this many sets of shots, however if your baby is only 3 months he shouldn't be in his 3rd set already, and his little immune system may be finding it rough.

Have a vet take a look to be sure it's not an underlying illness.

In simplest terms, a vaccination stimulates the dog's immune system to protect itself against disease. When the antigen or infectious agent enters the dog's body, it is recognized as foreign and antibodies are produced to bind to it and destroy it. Even though the invader is gone, the cells that manufactured the antibodies "remember" it and will respond more quickly the next time the same agent is confronted.

Good luck!

Libelle

[Novel]

Some breeds are more prone to having reactions to vaccinations. Currently, in Weimaraners, it is our newest concern. More and more of the puppies produced are showing an auto-immune reaction to vaccinations.
What you've described shows a low level reaction. In the future you may want to split up any vaccines (even those at a year, two years, etc.), and not vaccinate for anything more than you have to.
You also want to boost your dog's immune system. In my experience, a change in diet has made the largest difference. I feed a raw diet and have had almost no health problems since.

[Crossfire Bulldogs]

Originally Posted by petite four

My 3-months-old puppy's already finished the 3rd Vaccin.
After that, he seemed a bit ill- tired, coughing, discharge from nose, no good appetite.
I feel worried, what happens actually?

Typically coughing and discharge from the nose are not common side effects of a vaccination. Not sure how long ago the shots were but I would suggest making contact with your vet since it sounds like he may be ill.

Even though your pup is finish with puppy vaccinations it does not mean that he cannot become ill, there are many different strains that he can come in contact with and really should be seen.

[Giny]

Aw poor baby! Did they give him the bordetella vaccine through nose drops? That will cause them to sniffle and cough.

[PhantomsPrinceWillia]

i would also agree with crossfire she is right you should take her back to the vet... hope she is better soon

[petite four]

Thanks!
I am the first time to bring a dog. I don't really understand the pros & cons of Vaccin to doggies.

Actually before my pup's given the 3rd vaccin, he'd have a very little coughing.
I consulted to another (better) vet, she said, that vet who gave 3rd vaccin to my pup was inproper. NO vaccin should be given even the dog's just a very very tiny ill signaficance.
But fortunately, he looked much better last night.


When I bought my puppy who's 2 months old, from the pet shop, the staff said that he's already injected the 2nd combination vaccin. They gave me a Card of Vaccin Record, and told me that his final (3rd) injection should be at his 3 months old.

It's not common but seems okay for they giving him injection such early, as I saw some books said "For young puppies, vaccinations usually start at six-to-eight weeks of age and are given every three-to-four weeks until the puppy is 16 weeks of age.....". The timing seems matched. But I still confuse did the pet shop REALLY had given him two injections before I bought.

My vet (the better one) said some pet shop may be not honest, so she suggested me to give him one more a month later.
SO....if I decide to give him an injection again month later, does it okay? Anyone can give me suggestion? What I worry is would it harm to my pup.

[Crossfire Bulldogs]

I agree with the second vet, that vaccination should not have been given if the pup was coughing and another should be given in a month.

[Barrett]

My vet gave my pup an extra set of shots for Parvo because she got off schedule by two weeks. That is probably what your vet is talking about. I don't think it would hurt to get an extra series just to make sure. The bordetella vaccine was given up my pups nose and that made her cough and sneeze for a few days. If you got your pup from a pet shop it may have contracted a little kennel cough. If the coughing continues or gets worse you should take your pup back to the vet for a test. Kennel cough can sometimes turn into pnemonia if not taken care of.

[petite four]

Thanks!

My pup's just already recovered from Canine Distemper. And he's been given several injections of antibiotics during medication. I can touch the swelling of his lymph nodes behind his neck.
If it's safety for giving one more injection I may take him to next month.


But one more question, should I take my dog to vaccin yearly?
As this seems "universal truth" nowadays.
I just worry, does it harm/cause abnormal reaction to the immune system? Do dogs with weak health, easier have side effect after vaccin, then those with stronger health?

[Novel]

Yes, dogs with a weaker immune system, or who are not as healthy, are much more likely to have a reaction after a vaccination.

There is much discussion about vaccines, even here on this board. Many vets will now do three year vaccines, a few still do yearly vaccines, and some vets do titering, which reportedly measures your dogs immunity, and depending on the immunity, some vets will not vaccinate at all. You have many options. Discuss them with your vet.

If I understand correctly, your puppy had distemper... If that is the case, I can't imagine that they would vaccinate him until he was fully recovered. If he was not in 100% shape when he was vaccinated, that will most likely explain his reaction. Dogs should only be vaccinated if they are in 100% good health. Anything less could put them in serious jeopardy.

[petite four]

Originally Posted by Novel

....Dogs should only be vaccinated if they are in 100% good health. Anything less could put them in serious jeopardy.

Thanks of all.
Hopefully if he fully recover in near future, I may pick him for vaccination again.
My present vet said, that vet held my ill pup to vaccin, delayed the timing of his recovery!!!