Drug dose omission after Rabies Vaccine in dogs

22 reports to the FDA describe drug dose omission in dogs given Rabies Vaccine. That is 0.2% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported less often than average with this medicine.

22Reports

27%Marked serious

0.0%Recovered

4.5%Died or euthanised

–Typical onset

How the animals did

Still unwell when reported

2 9.1%

Died

1 4.5%

Not known

19 86%

Problems reported at the same time

Didn't prevent heartworm

19 86%

Weight gain

3 14%

Loss of appetite

3 14%

Drug dose administration interval too long

2 9.1%

Seizures

2 9.1%

Breathing problems

2 9.1%

Behaviour change

2 9.1%

Restlessness or agitation

2 9.1%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

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 drug dose omission in dogs?: 22 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.
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).

Drug dose omission with similar medicines

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