Hi Eowyn ,
Some soreness and mild lethargy with vaccines can be considered normal as long as it does not last over 24 hours and no swelling , vomiting or diarrhea. Swelling is what I watch for , mostly on face , and it will present quickly if your dog has an allergic reaction to a vaccine and should be addressed immediately by your Vet...Note: If you ever have a dog with an allergic reaction to a vaccine , from then on always wait for 15 to 30 min in waiting room when leaving just to make sure no swelling reaction as this will show very quickly...
Cooper should be back to his happy self very soon.
The Lepto portion of vaccine may be the offending agent in this case, however , if Leptospirosis is a problem in your area the lepto vaccine with best protection to as many strains as possible is well advised.
Best , oldhounddog
Some soreness and mild lethargy with vaccines can be considered normal as long as it does not last over 24 hours and no swelling , vomiting or diarrhea. Swelling is what I watch for , mostly on face , and it will present quickly if your dog has an allergic reaction to a vaccine and should be addressed immediately by your Vet...Note: If you ever have a dog with an allergic reaction to a vaccine , from then on always wait for 15 to 30 min in waiting room when leaving just to make sure no swelling reaction as this will show very quickly...
Cooper should be back to his happy self very soon.
The Lepto portion of vaccine may be the offending agent in this case, however , if Leptospirosis is a problem in your area the lepto vaccine with best protection to as many strains as possible is well advised.
Best , oldhounddog
