Lethargy after Distemper-parvo Vaccine in cats

63 reports to the FDA describe lethargy in cats given Distemper-parvo Vaccine. That is 23% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 14% across reports for all cat medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

63Reports
71%Marked serious
30%Recovered
16%Died or euthanised
1 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
26 42%
1–2 days
19 31%
3–7 days
7 11%
1–4 weeks
8 13%
Over a month
2 3.2%

How the animals did

Recovered
17 27%
Recovered with lasting effects
2 3.2%
Still unwell when reported
10 16%
Died
2 3.2%
Euthanised
8 13%
Not known
24 38%

Problems reported at the same time

19 30%
10 16%
10 16%
Weight loss
8 13%
Hiding
6 9.5%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
14
1–3 years
14
4–7 years
18
8–11 years
7
12+ years
9

About this medicine

Type: vaccine.

Mild, short-lived lethargy, soreness or a small lump at the injection site are the most commonly reported vaccine reactions.

Questions owners ask

Can Distemper-parvo Vaccine cause lethargy in cats?
63 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
How soon after a dose was it reported?
In half of the reports with dates, it started within 1 day of the first dose.
What should I do?
Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).

Lethargy with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Distemper-parvo Vaccine in cats · Medicines most reported with lethargy