Walking difficulty after Distemper-parvo Vaccine in dogs

66 reports to the FDA describe walking difficulty in dogs given Distemper-parvo Vaccine. That is 1.0% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

66Reports
70%Marked serious
20%Recovered
24%Died or euthanised
4 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
13 22%
1–2 days
14 24%
3–7 days
6 10%
1–4 weeks
13 22%
Over a month
13 22%

How the animals did

Recovered
12 18%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 1.5%
Still unwell when reported
30 45%
Died
9 14%
Euthanised
7 11%
Not known
7 11%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
22
1–3 years
7
4–7 years
14
8–11 years
14
12+ years
9

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 walking difficulty in dogs?
66 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).

Walking difficulty with similar medicines

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