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Can you pray for my dog2007-11-25 2:59:49

Or something, maybe some suggestions.she had a reaction to a vaccine she had today and now her face is all swolen. It's a rare but more serious effect. We can't take her to the vet because it's nighttime and it's closed. We called the vet and we bought her the medicine he told us to give her, but she still has the whole night ahead of her. She may get better, or worse, and we would have to drive her to an emergency animal hospital far from here. Do you think she will be okay? Has your pet ever had a reaction to a vaccine before?

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It sounds like a reaction to the leptospirosis vaccination, my dogs experience this as well. Dogs swell in their muzzle & head when they have an allergic reaction, & it can be life-threatening if it affects the closing of the throat. Given that you have already contacted your vet, medicated her & posted your question, that is likely not going to happen in this case.

When we go to the vet for vaccinations, we keep Benadryl capsules with us to administer at the first sign of a reaction. Likely, your vet recommended the same or similar medication.

It is uncomfortable for your dog, because the swelling is going to itch, & the skin on her body will be pulled taut as it is drawn to cover the swelling. I have short-haired dogs & use a stiff pet brush or rough cloth to rub them with, it helps with the itching.

Remove any food, & hold it for 12-24 hours, as the protein can cause the reaction to last longer (dont worry, no dog ever starved in a day!), but make sure she has constant access to water as she needs it. If she is drinking more, remember, she will have to pee more!