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We've already called a vet service, but I really need some reassurance.
Max got his shots yesterday (rabies booster and DHLPP booster) morning. Since then he has been progressively lethargic - worse this evening than yesterday. His nose is still wet and cold, and there is no shaking or vomiting. We can't get him to drink water (but this could be him being stubborn) and there is soreness on his left side about two inches away from the top of his foreleg.
So, the vet service said as long as there is no vomiting, shaking, and that he's eating/drinking he probably should be fine till tomorrow. I'm thinking about giving him 2 more hours to drink and then if he doesn't sending Mr. Opera with Max to the vet hospital. Am I being too worried here? I have to go to the vet tommorrow for the cat, so it's no big deal to take Max tomorrow, and I really don't want a huge bill from the ER vet service. However, he's my doggie and I'm worried.
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ahhh. I don't know what you should do. When my dog got his last rabies shot, the vet told me it would be normal for him to be lethargic for a few days. I hope everything's good with your doggie. *sends good wishes* Posts: 1947 | Registered: Aug 2002
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It is normal for pets to act lethargic and run a slight fever a day or two after their shots. It is also normal to be sore where the shots were given.
He will be back to his normal self within a day or two.
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Ok, I feel much better now, particularly since I know KPC was a vet tech, correct?
I hate it when animals are sick; it reminds me of when my kids were sick when they were little. They can't *tell* you exactly what's going on, they can only look miserable and cause you to worry.
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edit: The soreness is not where the shots were given - is that strange? He got the shots kind of on his back/right side. His extreme left side is sore.
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Our cat had reactions like that several years ago when he had shots, but hasn't since then, and he's vaccinated annuall with lots of shots vets rarely even reccomend since I show him. You might see if he'll take ice chips, my dog will even if he doesn't want water.
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Thanks everyone! Max got up just a few minutes ago and had something to eat, so I think he's going to be fine. It was awfully nice to have everyone's reassurances, though.
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It is very worrisome with pets because like little kids you have no idea what they are feeling!
I'm glad to hear he's better. When you take the cat tomorrow I'd bring Max along to ask them about his extreme left side being sore when it's no where near the shots.
Better safe than sorry is my motto! ( so my 16 month old Golden retriever has already been to the emergency vet twice in his life!!!)
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Treason, I know how you feel! My chihuahua is 11 years old and is starting to show her age (cloudy eyes).
Space Opera, I'm glad to hear Max is doing well. My new chihuhua puppy is getting his next set of shots tomorrow and I'm very nervous. You never know how small dogs, or any dogs for that matter are going to react. I even considered forgoing the shots completely. He is an indoor dog with little to no contact with other dogs. My old chi hasn't had shots in years. Not because I've neglected her, but I felt I've made a decision in her best interest.
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Yes, I spent a few years as a vet tech. I loved the animals, but the pay wasn't enough.
Thats great that Max is feeling better. If I am not mistaken, I think that sometimes the soreness could be on the exact opposite side, however; most of the time it is the same side. But, if you are going in anyway, might as well point that out to the vet.
quote:I even considered forgoing the shots completely
You should do what you feel is best for your pet. In my opinion, it is very important for puppies to have all of their shots. Their immune systems have not fully developed and I think even indoor pets should be vaccinated on the off chance that they get out or something gets in.
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Oh! I have a question. My cat (Tonkinese) has always had more tears from his left eye but the past year he has had several attacks of conjunctivitis. Watery eye, squinting, redness, he rubbed it more, etc. One time he appeared miserable and spent the day in a dark closet. That was July 4. However it always resolved within three days each time so I never took him to the vet. I was going to use my human antibacterial eye drop on him but never did. Always resolved first.
Anyway, he always seems to squint a bit more with that left eye (especially when I am trying to look at it) and after a great deal of effort I have discovered a small 2mm brown spot on the cornea, over the lateral edge. It actually looks like it could be a shallow ulcer, or a clot. But I don't think he could have a clot there. He can see peripheral vision as well as central vision and his balance and pouncing abilities are unchanged. He seems to be very healthy.
I suppose I should take him to the vet anyway? I hate to put him through it but I don't want this ulcer to get worse.
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Ah! Take him to the vet! My Pom (Ricky) has had eye surgery because of ulcerated cataracts in his eyes. As pets age their tear ducts don't work so well, so their eyes stay too dry and they can get ulcers. The worst part is the ulcer can "implode" (for lack of a better term) and they lose the eye.
$1,500 later, and I still have to give him eye drops twice a day, forever. Get your cat's eye looked at before it's too late. Ricky's symptoms at first were squinting, getting runny tears from that eye and showing signs of discomfort...
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