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Just wondered if any of you had an unpleasant experience as did I when I first got my chihuahua. He had two vacinnations from the breeder before I got him but the vet did not want to "count" those so they started from scratch basically. I believe it was his third vaccine he had a mild reaction - but the vet did not even notice. I thought I saw Oliver suddenly gasp as if he had trouble breathing but the vet had his back to him and didn't notice. He was quickly okay so I didn't make too much of it. The next time the shots came around, same office but different vet, I mentioned what I noticed the previous time. She agreed it sounded like a mild reaction and we'd watch him, which we did for a few minutes after. He had no problems at all this time (at the office) UNTIL I was on my way home and he started swelling all over, ears blood red, eyes swollen shut, he was having trouble breathing and throwing up. I was almost home but quickly turned around and raced him back to the vet and I have no doubt he would have died if I had not been there when this happened and acted so quickly. I remember one time I got his shots, dropped him off at home and went to work. Thank goodness I had not dropped him off or something before he had this reaction. But anyway ... just wondered 1) if any of you ever had that problem with shots?
The vet actually wanted me to bring him back for his last set of shots after this happened and would give him benadryl first and watch him all day. Well I had to really think about that one - but not too long. And it sent me on a major research and change of vets. The next vet when I told him about the reaction - took a big red marker and wrote on Oliver's chart - NO MORE SHOTS FOR THIS DOG EVER. He said each reaction is stronger and he could easily die the next time.
But as I said - it sent me on a major research and I found the website below - among others - that strongly suggest we may be over-vaccinating our animals - and causing more harm than good. They even think some cancers are occuring at the injection site, etc. I do believe Oliver was given shots too early for one; and because the vet didn't count them either - he was given too much for a 2 lb. dog. So I thought I'd pass along this website to all of you to consider. I'm not sure this is the "ultimate" website that really cemented my thinking but it's a decent site that makes you "wonder" a little I think. I went on a forum and found several people who had similar cases or even had dogs die after their vaccinations. I'm not trying to scare anyone here but raise awareness.
http://www.prouxchihuahuas.com/id34.html
I'd love to know what others think - if you have other thoughts. I mean I'm not looking for anyone to make me feel guilty that Oliver can no longer get shots, because to me - for this dog - it's not a question anymore. I'd rather be careful with him and take a chance than to have him die from the shots. I've read that we also are giving our dogs shots for things they possibly don't even need now depending on where you live and the shots should be spread out - more like every 3 years vs. ever year. So food for thought. :?
Hope you didn't mind me sharing this here.
Peg aka Oliver's mom
The vet actually wanted me to bring him back for his last set of shots after this happened and would give him benadryl first and watch him all day. Well I had to really think about that one - but not too long. And it sent me on a major research and change of vets. The next vet when I told him about the reaction - took a big red marker and wrote on Oliver's chart - NO MORE SHOTS FOR THIS DOG EVER. He said each reaction is stronger and he could easily die the next time.
But as I said - it sent me on a major research and I found the website below - among others - that strongly suggest we may be over-vaccinating our animals - and causing more harm than good. They even think some cancers are occuring at the injection site, etc. I do believe Oliver was given shots too early for one; and because the vet didn't count them either - he was given too much for a 2 lb. dog. So I thought I'd pass along this website to all of you to consider. I'm not sure this is the "ultimate" website that really cemented my thinking but it's a decent site that makes you "wonder" a little I think. I went on a forum and found several people who had similar cases or even had dogs die after their vaccinations. I'm not trying to scare anyone here but raise awareness.
http://www.prouxchihuahuas.com/id34.html
I'd love to know what others think - if you have other thoughts. I mean I'm not looking for anyone to make me feel guilty that Oliver can no longer get shots, because to me - for this dog - it's not a question anymore. I'd rather be careful with him and take a chance than to have him die from the shots. I've read that we also are giving our dogs shots for things they possibly don't even need now depending on where you live and the shots should be spread out - more like every 3 years vs. ever year. So food for thought. :?
Hope you didn't mind me sharing this here.
Peg aka Oliver's mom