My pup Pennie received her vaccinations Monday and now has hives that she won’t stop itching and her eyes are a bit swollen. Other than that shes eating and drinking fine. My regular vet isn’t open until morning. I’ve given her a bath and have given her 1/4 of a benadryl. Will she be okay until tomorrow?

Allergic reactions are unpredictable and we need to be cautious. If the anti histamine hasn't relieved the symptoms she needs to see a vet right away who can give stronger medicine such as corticosteroids.

My dog has always gotten reactions after his shots but last time my dog got a severe reaction to vaccines when he was three years old and was admitted to a hospital and the doctor told me if I would give him shots again he would get worse. he hasn’t had his shots since. I just recently moved and the new vet recommend we start slowly with 2 shots Would it be wise especially when he reacted bad the last time ?

If he had an allergic reaction / anaphylaxis, the benefit does not outweigh the risk and I would not recommend vaccinating him again. Consider asking for blood titres, which would measure his current level of protection. He may have enough antibodies thay he actually doesn't need the vaccines.

My dogs eyes got all puffy and she toke her shots today

Thank you for your question. If she is still puffy, it would be best to have her seen today by a veterinarian, as that is a reaction to her vaccines. If she is better now, you should be okay to watch her at home, but it is important to call your veterinarian and let them know that she had that reaction so that they can treat her for it at her next vaccines. I hope that she is okay.

My dog had a rabies shot alone with a heart guard shot.She is shaking and face is swollen.Is this normal?

Thank you for your question. It sounds from your description like your dog is having a reaction to one of those two injections, and it would be best to either call your veterinarian right away and take her back again, or take her to the nearest emergency clinic if your clinic is closed. I hope that she is okay.

My 1.5 yr old lab recieved her rabies and distemper vaccinations last Thursday. On Friday, she was wore out, hardly ate and very tired. Saturday, she started being extremely whiney, along with her becoming very itchy. Yesterday and today, she is still itchy but if you itch her in certain spots, it looks as her back legs paralyze. She was fine until she got those 2 vaccines.

Hello It sounds like your pup is having a delayed vaccine reaction. This can cause lethargy and itchiness. I recommend that you take her to a veterinarian for an exam. Good luck.