Skin rash or irritation after Bordetella Vaccine in dogs

154 reports to the FDA describe skin rash or irritation in dogs given Bordetella Vaccine. That is 1.6% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.3% across reports for all dog medicines.

154Reports
58%Marked serious
17%Recovered
12%Died or euthanised
8 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
34 26%
1–2 days
20 15%
3–7 days
11 8.3%
1–4 weeks
26 20%
Over a month
42 32%

How the animals did

Recovered
23 15%
Recovered with lasting effects
3 1.9%
Still unwell when reported
72 47%
Died
9 5.8%
Euthanised
10 6.5%
Not known
37 24%

Problems reported at the same time

Lethargy
50 32%
Vomiting
50 32%
Loss of appetite
50 32%
Swelling
44 29%
Itching
40 26%
Liver problems
32 21%
Diarrhea
31 20%
Hair loss
24 16%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
18
1–3 years
47
4–7 years
47
8–11 years
26
12+ years
16

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 skin rash or irritation in dogs?
154 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).

Skin rash or irritation with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Bordetella Vaccine in dogs · Medicines most reported with skin rash or irritation