Cough after Distemper-parvo Vaccine in dogs

134 reports to the FDA describe cough in dogs given Distemper-parvo Vaccine. That is 2.1% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.8% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

134Reports
49%Marked serious
21%Recovered
15%Died or euthanised
9 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
18 17%
1–2 days
12 11%
3–7 days
16 15%
1–4 weeks
35 33%
Over a month
24 23%

How the animals did

Recovered
27 20%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 0.7%
Still unwell when reported
46 34%
Died
9 6.7%
Euthanised
11 8.2%
Not known
40 30%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
32
1–3 years
42
4–7 years
23
8–11 years
25
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 Distemper-parvo Vaccine cause cough in dogs?
134 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 9 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).

Cough with similar medicines

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