Allergic Reaction To Rabies Shots In Dogs. The Arthus reaction or type III hypersensitivity response is characterized by formation of antigen-antibody immune complexes. Common Side Effects of Rabies Vaccine in Dogs Because vaccines work by stimulating the immune system the side effects of rabies vaccine in dogs are usually due to a stimulated immune system. Side effects can include mild fever mild loss of appetite and mild to moderate loss of energy for 24 to 36 hours after vaccination. Unfortunately we often never know the cause for the allergic reaction but it can be due to numerous causes such as the following.
Some dogs may have an allergic reaction to the vaccine and have symptoms of anaphylactic shock. Symptoms to watch out for include vomiting diarrhea swelling of the face difficulty breathing hives and collapse. Three things cause allergic dermatitis. With severe itching reddening and out of control inflammation. However if it does happen there are distinct signs that will occur within minutes or up to 24 hours after the vaccination is administered. Signs of an allergic reaction could include.
Symptoms include ulcers scabs darkening of the skin lumps at the vaccine site and scarring with loss of hair.
Symptoms to watch out for include vomiting diarrhea swelling of the face difficulty breathing hives and collapse. Hypertrophic osteodystrophy causes lameness and extreme pain in young growing dogs usually of a large breed. An allergic reaction is an aberrant response to the vaccination or rather an over-reaction to the vaccine. These reactions can happen within minutes or up to hours after receiving a vaccination. A vaccine is inflammatory so a reaction could last for a couple of days following the injection. Allergic reactions are a very common cause for midnight visits to the emergency room for dogs.