Allergic reaction after Distemper-parvo Vaccine in dogs

1,223 reports to the FDA describe allergic reaction in dogs given Distemper-parvo Vaccine. That is 19% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 2.3% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

1,223Reports
60%Marked serious
52%Recovered
4.1%Died or euthanised
Same dayTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
973 85%
1–2 days
48 4.2%
3–7 days
26 2.3%
1–4 weeks
36 3.1%
Over a month
60 5.2%

How the animals did

Recovered
639 52%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 0.1%
Still unwell when reported
454 37%
Died
39 3.2%
Euthanised
11 0.9%
Not known
79 6.5%

Problems reported at the same time

Vomiting
609 50%
Swelling
599 49%
Pale mucous membrane
254 21%
Lethargy
245 20%
Breathing problems
190 16%
Collapse
174 14%
Itching
147 12%
Diarrhea
139 11%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
133
1–3 years
627
4–7 years
304
8–11 years
112
12+ years
37

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 allergic reaction in dogs?
1,223 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 the same 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).

Allergic reaction with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Distemper-parvo Vaccine in dogs · Medicines most reported with allergic reaction