Reaction to shots?

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Okay so Dr. Apple came by at about 11:00am, to give Sadie & Rita their shots. I took Rita for a walk at about 2:00, and Rita threw up twice. After she threw up, I immediatly called my mom to come and pick us up.... She is very lethargic, walks extremly slow, and has ashy white gums. I had to life her into the car to get home, and life her back out of the car. Called the clinic, and Dr. Apple is coming by soon.
Please say some PT prayers for my Rita girl! I am a VERY worried mother.

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh my, I hope Rita is okay. Were these shots they've had before?

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh my, that really is scary. Prayers going out for Rita. I have to believe it has to have some connection to the shots. I hope Dr. Apple can figure out what it is. I am glad Sadie seems to be alright. Let us know what he says.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Thanks you two for your replies. I believe these were shots they have had before, the combo one. Dr. Apple came by a little while ago, just to check and see how Rita was doing. She's back to her normal, goofy as heck Labby girl!

Thanks again!

[.sarah]

Do you get these for her yearly? If so, you may want to consider going every other year, every three years, or even better - titering. The titers would tell if her immunity was low (usually a dog is fine for a long time, even a lifetime, from one series of shots). If that's not something you want to do, try going with individual shots and spacing them out by a week or more.

Shot reactions can be very serious. I'm glad Rita's feeling better though

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Now she has hives. Dr. Apple just left and gave her a cortosone shot, the hives will go away in a couply of hours. She is panting heavily, and can't seem to sit still. She's walking around the house, and I imagine she's very itchy. Poor baby, I really can't stand seeing her like this.
PT prayers needed for Rita!

[.sarah]

That is really scary! If the hives don't diminish soon, you can try giving her an oatmeal bath, or if you have some aloe&oatmeal shampoo on hand, that could work too. These will help with itching. For now, just try to get her to calm down. Lay down with her and see if you can get her to lay still and keep her heart rate down. I'm not trying to scare you, but it's better to be cautious in a situation like this.

[BC_MoM]

Yikes... good vibes for Rita! If I were you, I wouldn't be vaccinating her anymore after today. Ever.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Thank you all for your concern. I can always count on you guys to give me advice.

Rita is all better today. The cortosone shot really worked, thank goodness. Last night, she was extremly uncomfortable. We finally got the poor baby to lie down, and we just petted her.
Thank you all so very much.

[CathyBogart]

I'm very glad she had an owner who knew what to look for and when to be worried. Lucky pupper. In the future, if you are going ot get her vaccinated again, ask your vet about pre-medicating her with Benadryl to prevent a reaction.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Dr. Apple said in the future, if I will get her vaccinated again, he will treat her differently, such as giving her a steroid shot before the vaccine. And Rita is better than ever!

[Catlady711]

Dr. Apple said in the future, if I will get her vaccinated again, he will treat her differently, such as giving her a steroid shot before the vaccine. And Rita is better than ever!

I'm glad she's doing better now.

I'm rather surprised they suggested a steroid injection in conjunction with a vaccination, as they tend to interfere with the body's immune response to the vaccine possibly causing it to be less effective. Normally at work we have been known to premedicate with Benadryl, and for more severe reactions we require the pet be dropped off and stay the afternoon they are vaccinated for observation.