Urine abnormalities after Bordetella Vaccine in dogs

67 reports to the FDA describe urine abnormalities in dogs given Bordetella Vaccine. That is 0.7% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.2% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

67Reports
64%Marked serious
10%Recovered
15%Died or euthanised
4 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
9 16%
1–2 days
15 26%
3–7 days
12 21%
1–4 weeks
7 12%
Over a month
15 26%

How the animals did

Recovered
3 4.5%
Recovered with lasting effects
4 6.0%
Still unwell when reported
35 52%
Died
2 3.0%
Euthanised
8 12%
Not known
15 22%

Problems reported at the same time

Lethargy
32 48%
Loss of appetite
31 46%
Liver problems
29 43%
Kidney problems
28 42%
Proteinuria
25 37%
Vomiting
23 34%
Neutrophilia
19 28%
Blood problems
16 24%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
9
1–3 years
15
4–7 years
14
8–11 years
17
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 urine abnormalities in dogs?
67 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 4 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).

Urine abnormalities with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Bordetella Vaccine in dogs · Medicines most reported with urine abnormalities