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Vaccines and your pet

Why only one injectable vaccine at a time?

6/27/2019

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Why We Only Administer One Injectable Vaccine Per Exam?

Let’s begin by why it is so important to vaccinate your pet!  Every animal has the exposure to getting several illnesses when not vaccinated against these diseases/illnesses.  For example, DHPP (Canine Distemper, Parvovirus, and Infectious Hepatitis) and FVRCP (Feline Distemper, Rhinotracheitis, Calici), and other vaccines which help prevent viral infections/sickness from occurring.  If you don’t get your pet vaccinated these infections can be fatal to your furry friend!
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Why we administer one injectable vaccine at a time?
At East-West Animal Hospital, Dr. Register believes it is best to vaccinate one per visit to lessen your pet’s chances of a vaccine reaction.  Also, helps if there is a vaccine reaction to know which vaccine it was caused from.  Some pets even get vaccine reactions after already having that series before.  We always want the best for your pet and want to be safe when it comes to treating your best friend.  Not to mention, how it helps with their immune system by having one vaccine per visit.  At EWAH, we support 1 injectable vaccine at a time along with the ability to give an oral vaccine, such as Bordetella at the same time.  Of course, depending on the circumstances and doctor’s orders, we recommend due to the pet’s immunity build up for them not to be vaccinated again for DHP which can be tested with Titer’s bloodwork.​

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What is a Titer blood test and what does it do?
Titer blood test helps determine if your dog/cat needs a vaccine booster.  This blood test shows if your pet has enough antibodies in their system to defend against the viruses, they received through vaccinations in the past.  Many animal hospitals, including ours, don’t believe it is necessary to continue annual vaccines if the animal’s body is already adapted to fighting the viruses.  The blood test should be repeated annually to check if the antibodies are still protecting from illnesses.  Why do we recommend checking if your pet is protected?  Well although vaccines are safe; they sometimes do cause reactions and even though its rare, it can result in anaphylaxis.
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You may be asking yourself what exactly is Anaphylaxis?
The answer is an immediate hypersensitive (allergic) reaction also known as anaphylactic shock.  This is a reaction to a foreign protein or substance known as an allergen or antigen.  Such reactions as Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and need to seek medical help immediately.  The common signs of Anaphylaxis depend on the route of exposure such as the mouth, skin, inhalation, injections, and more.

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Symptoms of Vaccine Reactions
 
Symptoms of vaccine reactions usually occur within the first 24 hours of giving the vaccine.  Some of the main vaccine reactions that occur are:
     Fever                       Fainting                     Tenderness   
     Lethargic               Facial swelling          Hives                                     Swollen lymph nodes                               Vomiting    
     Diarrhea                                                      Coughing                    
    Acute liver & kidney failure                   Difficultly breathing              
Many of these vaccine reactions happen when giving multiple vaccines at the same time.  East-West Animal Hospital has seen much improvement when vaccinating only one injectable at a time.  When a pet appears with these symptoms, we know how to treat exactly and how to prevent it from happening again.  We recommend always watch your pet few hours after each vaccine.

How can you treat Anaphylactic Shock?

Anaphylactic reaction is a medical emergency that must be cared for immediately!  Once the pet begins with reactions, which typically happens shortly after vaccines are given, the pet will need the appropriate amount of fluids and injections such as epinephrine and cortisone to help stop the life-threatening reaction.  Thankfully, with the proper treatment, these reactions will reserve in even a small period.

Anaphylaxis can happen to dogs, cats, humans, and more.  Many times, the symptoms for anaphylactic shock are:
     Severe respiratory distress                 Sudden diarrhea or vomiting
     Excessive drooling                              Pale gums and Cold Limbs
     Fast heart rate but weak pulse           Facial swelling along with itchiness
     Seizures, coma, or death
 
Whether you see signs of a vaccine reaction as well as anaphylactic shock; we recommend you seek veterinary care to prevent symptoms from worsening as well as stopping severe reactions.  Be safe and think what is best for your furry loved one! 

9 Comments
John Carston link
10/28/2021 07:28:25 pm

It helped when you mentioned that every animal has exposure to getting several illnesses when not vaccinated. My sister mentioned to me that she is planning to have her pet a vaccination and asked if I have any idea what is the best option to do. Thanks to this informative article and I'll be sure to tell her that she can consult a well-known veterinary clinic as they can answer all her inquiries and will provide good care for her pet.

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Chance Cook link
11/9/2021 07:32:31 pm

Thanks for making it clear that anaphylactic shock needs to be cared for immediately. I hope my pets never go through this. But I will find a vet near me that can help with this.

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John Carston link
1/14/2022 08:27:08 pm

It really helped when you said that it is important to have one vaccine at a time. I remember when my sister mentioned to me that she is planning to have her pet vaccinated and asked if I have any idea what is the best option to do. You did a great job of explaining the importance of the vaccine and I'll be sure to tell her that she can consult a well-known veterinarian as they can answer all her inquiries and will provide good care of her pet.

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Hailey Miller link
2/4/2022 06:57:17 am

I never thought that Canine Distemper can be fatal to our dogs if they are not vaccinated. My husband and I want to ensure the overall health and safety of our two Belgian dogs. With this, we will look for a veterinary clinic on Monday that can check them and provide regular vaccinations to keep them safe.

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John Carston link
3/16/2022 08:00:49 pm

I love that you talked about the importance of knowing the signs of the vaccine to your pet and seeking medical assistance if not normal. My aunt informed me that she intends to have her cat vaccinated and asked if I had any suggestions for the best course of action. Thank you for your informative article, and I'll be sure to advise her that she can consult a well-known pet service, as they can answer all of her questions and take good care of her cat.

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Dominic B link
6/4/2022 02:26:57 pm

Great blog youu have

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Eli Richardson link
11/28/2022 04:43:42 pm

I didn't know that some dogs could suffer from harsh vaccine reactions, and that's why a vet vaccinates your pet with one vaccination per visit. I just adopted a puppy a few days ago, and I want to make sure she'll be healthy by vaccinating her, so I'll follow your advice and find a vet right away. Thanks for explaining how to prevent bad reactions from your pet's vaccinations.

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Mia Evans link
1/26/2023 04:30:50 am

Thanks for helping me understand that getting vaccinated should only be done one at a time to prevent Anaphylaxis which can be a life-threatening condition when the body gets an immediate hypersensitive reaction. This has helped me understand the importance of following the right interval for the shots my dog needs to get, since I plan to buy a Dachshund this year. Now, I just need to find an animal hospital that has a good reputation to ensure that I am getting the best care for my first ever pet.

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Steve Smith link
1/30/2023 08:56:56 pm

It's interesting when you said that the process of vaccination would start by having a blood test to identify the condition of your pet. A couple of days ago, my cousin told me she planned to have her pet vaccinated to prevent unwanted viruses and diseases. She asked if I had any idea what would be the best option to consider. I'll tell her she can consult a well-known animal hospital as they can provide more information about the process of vaccination. I like this instructive article.

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