Thread: Allergic reaction to Lepto

Dodd's was considered a crack pot years ago but it turned out she was right....

I am trying to find out how prevelant Lepto is in the Ohio area. I will be tempted not to give it to her next year. The shot seemed to work fine on her and only her one ear is still swollen up a little. Thanks for the information. I took a photo in the vets office before she got the shot. I will try to post it. Matt

Nice reference. It's almost identical to my vet's vaccination recommendations.

couple of thoughts. IMO dogs that itch a lot from allergies are likely pre-disposed to having more reactions & more severe reactions to vaccinations than supposedly "normal" dogs. Basically allergy symptoms are a reflection of an immune system that reacts more strongly to certain irritants than the average individual in a population does Good point. Also keep in mind that the body requires exposure to build the...

I had a dog that reacted to his first lepto vaccine. He started whining and itching at the injection site almost immediately and within seconds he on the floor puking and pooping with his eyes rolled back in his head. I didn't have any epi or injectible benadryl on hand, so I called the vet and they were ready when I carried him through the door. After that reaction, I always gave him 2 benadryl before vaccinations, had epi on hand, and...

I had a 10 wk old pup with a reaction.I knew almost imediately as I put the pup down,it just stood there looking ill.I sent my wife to the store for benadryl & when she returned the pups face had swollen one eye almost shut.I got to the vet right after they had left but called back one of the vets on her way home.Benadryl & steroids took care of it in a few days.They said to tell the next owners which I did & the vet...

My vet is located in the Youngstown OH area. He does not give Lepto shots to his patiences. He said he has not seen a case in many years. He also qualilfied his statements with, since you have a hunting dog you may want to give the shot. I do not use the shot.