Side Effects of a Rabies Vaccination for Dogs
Rabies is a serious disease that can have devastating effects on a community. While rabies vaccinations are important to keep outbreaks to a minimum, unfortunately, they can have many serious side effects for dogs. Consult your veterinarian immediately if your dogs show signs of any of these side effects after receiving a rabies vaccination.
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Physical
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Immediately or within three days following the administration of the rabies vaccination, side effects such as vomiting, swelling of the face, fever, lethargy, loss of consciousness and circulatory shock may affect your dog. Death from a rabies vaccination is rare but has occurred.
Behavioral
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Behavioral side effects include aggression, separation anxiety and obsessive behaviors such as constant chewing and licking.
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Cancer
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While rare, fibrosarcoma or cancer can occur at the site of the rabies injection if the same area is used repeatedly over the years.
Diseases
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The rabies vaccination is suspected in causing or contributing to autoimmune diseases that affect the organs, bone marrow, skin, kidney, bowel, joints and the central nervous system.
Chronic Problems
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Chronic problems such as allergies, digestive issues, muscle weakness and skin diseases have been associated with rabies vaccinations in dogs. In fact, Dr. Richard A. Pitcairn, DVM, believes many chronic diseases in dogs may be directly related to the rabies vaccine.
Seizures
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According to Jan Rasmusen, activist for dog health and author of Scared Poopless, rabies vaccinations may also be responsible for seizures in dogs.
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Comments
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My Great pyrenese had not been givien a vaccine in many years and was healthy as an ox. After recieving the vaccine for rabies she got an invetro infection and started limping on her right side. She was operated on to remove her female parts and never walked on her own again. she died in my arms three weeks after the rabies vaccine. I think it was the vaccine that killed her. My grieving is severe I really loved my baby, now all I have is memories and pictures. Don't get this vaccine for older dogs!
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ripcocoa
May 10, 2009
my dog stated having seizures in december after his rabies shot. They continued when he would be left home in his kennel more than 3 hrs. Recently they grew more and more often, longer, and more violent. The last one he had was Thursday night, he died Saturday morning due to the kidney failure and brain damage from them. I caution you all to think before giving your small dog the shot, mine was a 12 lb poodle.
