Message Number: YG7617 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: Caitlyn M. Martin
Date: Tue Oct 2, 2001 0:18pm
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] barfing after vaccination
On Tue, 02 Oct 2001 02:29:02 -0000
maikeru207@y... wrote:
> About an hour after receiving his distemper (Fervac) and rabies
> vaccinations, Ubu dry heaved a couple times and then barfed on my
> arm. He didn't show any other ill effects. We took him back to the
> vet to have him checked to make sure he was ok, and he was.
>
> I was wondering if this is a common type of reaction to vaccinations
Yes. That was a relatively mild reaction, though. I've seen massive vomiting,
dry heaving, and diarrhea all at once, leading rapidly to dehydration.
Uusually a vet will treat with benadryl, and in the more serious reactions,
dexamethasone.
It could have been much, much worse. Please, always wait at least an hour
after vaccination at the vet's office. Also, separate the two shots in the
future by 2-3 weeks. According to my vet they are more effective that way and,
if there is a reaction, you know what your little guy is reacting to. Also, if
he had reacted to both, it might well have been more serious.
Regards,
Caity
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