Decreased packed cell volume (pcv) after Bordetella Vaccine in dogs

71 reports to the FDA describe decreased packed cell volume (pcv) in dogs given Bordetella Vaccine. That is 0.8% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.1% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

71Reports
96%Marked serious
8.5%Recovered
37%Died or euthanised
8 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
10 15%
1–2 days
14 21%
3–7 days
8 12%
1–4 weeks
19 28%
Over a month
16 24%

How the animals did

Recovered
6 8.5%
Still unwell when reported
29 41%
Died
6 8.5%
Euthanised
20 28%
Not known
10 14%

Problems reported at the same time

Blood problems
52 73%
Loss of appetite
47 66%
Lethargy
42 59%
Vomiting
32 45%
Liver problems
31 44%
Death
26 37%
Leucocytosis
22 31%
Kidney problems
22 31%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
8
1–3 years
15
4–7 years
19
8–11 years
16
12+ years
12

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 Bordetella Vaccine cause decreased packed cell volume (pcv) in dogs?
71 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 8 days 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).

Decreased packed cell volume (pcv) with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Bordetella Vaccine in dogs · Medicines most reported with decreased packed cell volume (pcv)