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Boosters caused allergic reaction

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topsagain · 07/09/2019 16:17

My dog had her booster jabs, and subsequently vomited and her face swelled. I gave her Piriton and she had a steroid jab and is now recovered.Anyone else had this and does this mean she can't have any more jabs?

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OrangeSwoosh · 07/09/2019 16:18

What was the time period between vaccines and vomiting and where were you?

Sounds more like she may have eaten a lazy wasp or something?

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topsagain · 07/09/2019 16:20

Few hours after vaccine for vomiting. But then another 4 hours until face swelling and she was really itchy, rubbing face onto things.

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topsagain · 07/09/2019 16:34

Vets said bee too, but I didn't clarify the time frames of the symptoms. A wasp or bee would swell immediatley wouldn't it??

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OrangeSwoosh · 07/09/2019 16:43

Not necessarily. Very unlikely to be the vaccine, especially if she's always had them and been ok in the past.

Take anything you read online with a pinch lorry load of salt

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topsagain · 07/09/2019 17:04

No, it was her first booster. Initial vaccine wouldn't casue a reaction, but a booster would.

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topsagain · 07/09/2019 17:25

Anyone else have this experience? thanks

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Jouska · 07/09/2019 18:01

I am not an anti vac person at all - All dogs kids and me fully vaccinated.

But this attitude does worry me and screws up the evidence of reaction to vaccinations. This possible reaction will not be recorded as another reason has been given although not proven.

If it were me I would titre test next year, if immunity is still there I would not vaccinate as your dog will be covered. However that does still leave the issue of lept on that you will have to make an informed risk appropriate decision.

Keep an eye on your dog and see if you can see a puncture wound etc or mark from a sting - it would make things easier for you if you do.

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topsagain · 07/09/2019 18:10

This is NOT an anti vaccine post. My kids have had all vaccines on the day due! I have 2 pugs and the other pug had no reaction. I booked my dogs inf or their boosters the day thet were due.

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topsagain · 07/09/2019 18:12

Apologies, it was short sited of me to post this with all the anti vaccine hype at present.

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topsagain · 07/09/2019 18:15

My dog has fully recovered and is well in herself and should not deter anyone from getting their dogs vaccinated. But know that piriton (weight dose ) will help any reaction (which is rare) Just wanted some advise from here going forward.

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Floralnomad · 07/09/2019 18:19

I agree with pp that next year titre test and just give what she needs . My mums cat was allergic to vaccines ( and practically everything else ) and he used to have a anti histamine injection from the vet before he got given anything else that he needed and that helped a lot .

Winsomelosesome · 07/09/2019 18:25

A swollen face is a common vaccine reaction in animals, although reactions themselve are quite rare. I would check your vet has made a note of this on your dog's clinical notes, they can hopefully use a different one next time depending on which vaccine it was.

OrangeSwoosh · 07/09/2019 18:30

Well she won't be having distemper, hepatitis or parvovirus vaccines for the next 2 years anyway.

Have you discussed your concerns with your vet?

In this instance if I wanted to err on the side of caution, I'd have the lepto vaccine next year (to rule that one in or out) and have her monitored for a reaction at the vets afterwards (in a kennel with no access to any other allergens). Then repeat in the DHP year.

Jouska · 07/09/2019 18:57

Why repeat if titre says the dog has immunity?

Veterinari · 07/09/2019 19:00

Your vet should report as a possible adverse response to the vaccine company who will be able to advise if they've Received any similar reports and advise on likelihood of it recurring.

The administration of the steroid jab may also inhibit an appropriate immune response to the vaccine, so titres should be checked. Many vacc companies will cover these costs

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topsagain · 08/09/2019 09:31

Thanks , I will test next year for immunity first, and then if she needs them I will insist they monitor her after.

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topsagain · 08/09/2019 09:33

The vets were very reluctant to admit it could be the jab. I'm not sure they would report it but I'll try again to see what they say.

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PhannyPharts · 08/09/2019 10:00

Was one of the jabs lepto 4 by chance?

Moondancer73 · 08/09/2019 10:03

Entirely likely to be due to vaccine. You don't say what breed your dog is but a vaccine is a standard sized dose - the same is given to a Great Dane as to a yorkie and that is exactly why my boy doesn't have them. I'd much rather titre test than fill him full of anything unnecessarily

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topsagain · 08/09/2019 10:27

I was wondering if one was lepto4. I'll check. Whats the deal with Lepto 4?

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topsagain · 08/09/2019 10:28

My dog is a toy breed, and she also had Kennel cough at the same time. I read after that a small dog should not be given too many vaccines at once, so why did my vet do this??

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PhannyPharts · 08/09/2019 11:27

There are differing reports about lepto four and vets local to me seem to be divided about it. Some ok some won't touch it.

I'm not anti vaccine but I wasn't happy risking the side effects for my puppy and stuck with the lepto 2 which has none of the controversy of the 4. I'm glad I did.

I'll be titer testing in future. I personally never bother with kennel cough as (IMO) its like vaccinating against the common cold. It's just not that effective and if you don't use day care or boarding It's not necessary.

Some vets vaccinate as they believe it's the best way to minimise risks for your pet. Some do it to make money.

Veterinari · 09/09/2019 11:07

There’s no issue with Lepto 4 beyond a lot of scaremongering
www.gov.uk/government/news/leptospira-vaccination-in-dogs

However data like this does require any potential adverse reactions be reported

@topsagain
The vet needs to speak to the vaccine manufacturer. It may be an adverse reaction (though I agree this is unlikely given the timeframes) it may well be an insect sting or unrelated event. Regardless it should be reported so that the manufacturers can advise, and also do they can advise on the likelihood of the steroid voiding the vaccine. Your dog needs titres now to ascertain this as it’s possible the booster has been inactivated by the steroid

PhannyPharts · 09/09/2019 13:39

I am not an expert on vaccinations as I am not a vet or a pharmacologist. I do however work with dogs and those around me alerted me to the controversy about the lepto 4. I'm not much in to scaremongering. I'm just risk averse but its all a balancing act isnt it? We do what we think is best based on the advice we're given.

The breeder of my puppy, also a vet, told me to get the lepto two not four. I subsequently contacted three other vets before vaccinating. two of those three vets said they would not use lepto 4. If expert opinion is divided, then I'd rather not risk it.

ShortyShortLegs · 09/09/2019 13:46

Slightly different, but my daughter had an allergic reaction to her preschool boosters (her arm swelled to literally twice the size, it was hot, red, painful and itchy and you could see the hives popping up) we were told not to let her have any more vaccinations.
She is also allergic to the flu jab and has gone on to develop other allergies.