Abnormal radiograph finding after Lyme Vaccine in dogs

68 reports to the FDA describe abnormal radiograph finding in dogs given Lyme Vaccine. That is 1.0% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.9% across reports for all dog medicines.

68Reports
76%Marked serious
10%Recovered
31%Died or euthanised
6 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
11 20%
1–2 days
9 16%
3–7 days
9 16%
1–4 weeks
9 16%
Over a month
17 31%

How the animals did

Recovered
7 10%
Still unwell when reported
27 40%
Died
4 5.9%
Euthanised
17 25%
Not known
13 19%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
10
1–3 years
16
4–7 years
22
8–11 years
16
12+ years
4

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 Lyme Vaccine cause abnormal radiograph finding in dogs?
68 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 6 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).

Abnormal radiograph finding with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Lyme Vaccine in dogs · Medicines most reported with abnormal radiograph finding