Unable to stand after Rabies Vaccine in dogs

124 reports to the FDA describe unable to stand in dogs given Rabies Vaccine. That is 1.3% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.3% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

124Reports
86%Marked serious
23%Recovered
31%Died or euthanised
2 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
28 26%
1–2 days
29 27%
3–7 days
15 14%
1–4 weeks
19 18%
Over a month
16 15%

How the animals did

Recovered
27 22%
Recovered with lasting effects
2 1.6%
Still unwell when reported
36 29%
Died
17 14%
Euthanised
21 17%
Not known
21 17%

Problems reported at the same time

Lethargy
58 47%
Vomiting
42 34%
Loss of appetite
42 34%
Death
38 31%
Weakness
28 23%
Breathing problems
27 22%
Diarrhea
26 21%
Seizures
24 19%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
14
1–3 years
24
4–7 years
23
8–11 years
31
12+ years
30

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 unable to stand in dogs?
124 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 2 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).

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