Blood problems after Rabies Vaccine in dogs

487 reports to the FDA describe blood problems in dogs given Rabies Vaccine. That is 4.9% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.8% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

487Reports
90%Marked serious
11%Recovered
36%Died or euthanised
8 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
74 17%
1–2 days
68 15%
3–7 days
74 17%
1–4 weeks
116 26%
Over a month
112 25%

How the animals did

Recovered
47 9.7%
Recovered with lasting effects
5 1.0%
Still unwell when reported
219 45%
Died
57 12%
Euthanised
119 24%
Not known
40 8.2%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
53
1–3 years
91
4–7 years
159
8–11 years
122
12+ years
57

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 blood problems in dogs?
487 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 8 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).

Blood problems with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Rabies Vaccine in dogs · Medicines most reported with blood problems