Urinary tract infection after Distemper-parvo Vaccine in dogs

45 reports to the FDA describe urinary tract infection in dogs given Distemper-parvo Vaccine. That is 0.7% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.5% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

45Reports
64%Marked serious
8.9%Recovered
20%Died or euthanised
4 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
7 18%
1–2 days
5 13%
3–7 days
12 32%
1–4 weeks
8 21%
Over a month
6 16%

How the animals did

Recovered
3 6.7%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 2.2%
Still unwell when reported
23 51%
Died
8 18%
Euthanised
1 2.2%
Not known
9 20%

Problems reported at the same time

Lethargy
25 56%
Loss of appetite
23 51%
Vomiting
18 40%
Liver problems
13 29%
Blood problems
11 24%
Kidney problems
11 24%
Leucocytosis
10 22%
Diarrhea
10 22%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
9
1–3 years
10
4–7 years
10
8–11 years
8
12+ years
7

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 urinary tract infection in dogs?
45 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).

Urinary tract infection with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Distemper-parvo Vaccine in dogs · Medicines most reported with urinary tract infection