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What are the complications of the bordetella vaccine2007-11-25 2:50:31

We purchased the vaccine and my brother, who breeds dogs and gives all his dog their shots, gave our dog his vaccine. Since then the dog has acted as if he doesn't feel well. Can't reach my brother and since this is my first dog I didn't ask how it might make the dog feel. He doesn't want to run and play and I'm thinking it must be the vaccine.

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There are very few complications from vaccines, but if you give a vaccine to an animal who may already be a little sick, the vaccine may make them feel sicker. A vaccine works by putting little pieces of the virus or bacteria into the body and allowing the body to form an immune reaction to it, so that when the real thing comes along, the body can recognize it and fight it off without the dog getting as sick as it would without the vaccine. The dog may just be feeling a little ill from the vaccine. If it's been a few days and he's still not feeling better, you should take him to the vet to see what might have happened. Save all the information from the bottle if you still have it, and give it to the vet if you need to go.

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sometimes vaccines effect dogs for a little bit i wouldn't worry about it to much unless he starts vomitting or not eating...just remember that the vaccines will protect you dog getting deadly illlness...

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Sometimes dogs feel a little sickly right after getting a vaccination, and that's not unusual.