The Vaccines They are essential to protect our dog from diseases such as distemper, rabies or hepatitis. But sometimes they produce adverse reactions, so we must be cautious. These symptoms are not usually serious, but they can lead to something very dangerous if we do not control them properly.
Side effects of rabies and other vaccines
These effects usually manifest within three days after the administration of the vaccine, and the most common is that they consist of fever, skin irritations, or allergies. They can remit without the need for treatment, although it is best for the veterinarian to examine our pet as soon as possible, since in some cases this situation carries great risks.
Most commonly, vaccinations make the dog tired and sleepy. You can experience a little fever and loss of appetite, e incluso mostrarse algo depresivo durante los dos días posteriores. También es muy común que se produzca una reacción alérgica, abultándose la zona de la vacuna, así como las orejas, el hocico o los párpados.
Éstos son síntomas leves, aunque es imprescindible que el veterinario los examine y administre los medicamentos correspondientes para acabar con ellos. The most serious side effect is anaphylaxis, una reacción adversa que se origina en el organismo para defenderse de la vacuna. Éste reacciona destruyendo sus propios glóbulos rojos, lo que puede ocasionar dificultades respiratorias, estado de shok, paro cardíaco, e incluso la muerte.
Otros signos de la anafilaxis son las extremidades frías, encías pálidas, arritmias, pulso débil e hinchazón facial. En este caso se debe administrar cuanto antes epinefrina, por lo que se requerirá una immediate medical attention. Sin embargo, son muy pocos los perros que sufren este problema.
Se dice que young dogs are more prone to the side effects of vaccines, as well as small breeds, and that one of the most reactive is that of rabies.