Abnormal radiograph finding after Rabies Vaccine in dogs

219 reports to the FDA describe abnormal radiograph finding in dogs given Rabies Vaccine. That is 2.2% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.9% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

219Reports
83%Marked serious
11%Recovered
34%Died or euthanised
6 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
40 21%
1–2 days
33 17%
3–7 days
31 16%
1–4 weeks
40 21%
Over a month
45 24%

How the animals did

Recovered
21 9.6%
Recovered with lasting effects
4 1.8%
Still unwell when reported
87 40%
Died
33 15%
Euthanised
41 19%
Not known
33 15%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
34
1–3 years
39
4–7 years
59
8–11 years
58
12+ years
29

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 Rabies Vaccine cause abnormal radiograph finding in dogs?
219 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 Rabies Vaccine in dogs · Medicines most reported with abnormal radiograph finding