Eye or vision problems after Bordetella Vaccine in dogs

61 reports to the FDA describe eye or vision problems in dogs given Bordetella Vaccine. That is 0.6% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.7% across reports for all dog medicines.

61Reports
95%Marked serious
18%Recovered
26%Died or euthanised
1 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
16 35%
1–2 days
11 24%
3–7 days
6 13%
1–4 weeks
6 13%
Over a month
7 15%

How the animals did

Recovered
4 6.6%
Recovered with lasting effects
7 11%
Still unwell when reported
28 46%
Died
4 6.6%
Euthanised
12 20%
Not known
6 9.8%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
11
1–3 years
10
4–7 years
20
8–11 years
14
12+ years
6

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 eye or vision problems in dogs?
61 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).

Eye or vision problems with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Bordetella Vaccine in dogs · Medicines most reported with eye or vision problems