Parvo/Distemper Shot Reaction in Pup

rankrank55 · #1 Nov 13, 2007, 03:11 PM

Okay so heres the story...I found a very young, stray pup at our house this morning which looked to be a great pyrenees mix of some sort. I noticed that she had tapeworms so I decided to go ahead and take her to the vet to be de-wormed and have her first set of parvo/distemper shots(don't want her to have to go through parvo). Anyways, I wasn't sure how old she was but I knew she was very young...the vet went ahead and estimated her at 6 weeks old and went through with the shots. Now, about 3 hours later, she is doing a lot of trembling and walking very wobbly. I thought that she might just be cold or nervous but when she laid down on her side to rest I noticed that she was still shaking and drooling more than usual. I'm very worried that she might have been too young for the shots; the trembling just doesn't look normal. Any input or advice? Labman...Ruby?

rankrank55 · Nov 13, 2007, 03:13 PM

Sorry I have a bit more info to add....my hub just came back from observing her while he took her outside and he said that she def. isn't acting normal. He said she was panting, shaking, and seemed uncoordinated. I feel awful!

bushg · Nov 13, 2007, 03:26 PM

Call the vet they should have an emergency number if the office is closed. I am sorry I can't be of more help.

rankrank55 · Nov 14, 2007, 12:07 AM

I called my vet and was told that the pup could be experiencing symptoms of the illnesses the vaccine is suppose to protect from; he said this is normal in young pups and toy breeds but to watch the pup closely. The lil gal is acting better now....playing, sleeping normal, eating, drinking, and shaking less. My theory is that is was a mix of stress and medications...hopefully she will be okay in the morning. Good news, my hubs is going to take her to work and have her become the "shop" dog!
Thanks bushg and Labdude!!

RubyPitbull · Nov 14, 2007, 11:46 AM

rank, sorry I wasn't around yesterday evening. But, you were in good hands above. I am glad she is doing better. Always, when in doubt, call the vet. They are usually very nice and understanding about stuff like that.

Have you tried to find out where the dog came from? Is it possible someone is looking for her?

rankrank55 · Nov 14, 2007, 12:09 PM

Okay guys....more news and I'm very scared. The pup stayed in our bathroom last night and was just fine.... I got up this morning to dry my hair and realized that the puppy starting shaking again, seizure like, and foaming at the mouth. After the shaking stopped he starting fumbling around running into the walls and then started barking non-stop...does this sound like rabies? I'm 7 weeks pregnant, the pup scratched me a little bit yesterday and I'm very afraid. I'm waiting on my hubs to get home so that the pup can be taken to the vet and tested...let me know what you guys think!

RubyPitbull · Nov 14, 2007, 12:23 PM

Rank, call the vet now. Tell him what is ocurring and what your worry is. I am inclined to think it has to do with the shots yesterday rather than rabies. But, I am not an expert in this kind of thing. It may be that the dog got loose from someone's home and already had been given his shots and he is reacting to an "overdose" of vaccinations. Is he drinking water? Make sure he is drinking water. The quicker this can get flushed out of his system the better. Whatever is happening, I wouldn't wait until the end of the day to get him to the vet. If when you call him, he tells you to get the pup into his office, you need to find someone to give you a ride or call a cab, if your husband can't get home immediately.

rankrank55 · Nov 14, 2007, 12:27 PM

Thanks Ruby...I sure hope it's not rabies....for her sake and mine! Yes, she is drinking water...I will make sure she continues with this. I am going to call the vet as soon as I get a break from work which is in about 30min!

RubyPitbull · Nov 14, 2007, 12:32 PM

Well, I truly wish you didn't have to wait so long to call the vet. This reaction calls for an immediate medical evaluation. Although I am very purplexed as to what made you decide to get the dog shots so quickly upon finding it without ensuring that someone wasn't looking for their lost dog first, it doesn't really matter at the moment. He needs to get to the vet.



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