He has since developed a small bump under the skin at the second injection site." Reducing Risks of Side Effects from Rabies Vaccinations Our vet did not seem concerned about it and gave the next injections under the front right leg. The hair di not grown back after several months and the spot is completely bare.
In New Mexico, Summer's Toy Fox Terrier "developed a bald spot on the right shoulder just above the leg from the rabies vaccination injection. After reading other posts, I will do more research and decide what to do from this point forward." I had been suspicous of the shot all along, however now even more so. It's been several weeks now and he seems withdrawn, cautious and something all family members have noticed is that his hearing seems to have significantly deteriorated since receiving the shot. This year my Papillon is 11 years old and he went for his rabies shot, as usual, he received his steroids first. Since that time, whenever he gets his rabies shot, he must always get a steroid shot first. Upon arrival, they whisked him back and gave a shot of epinephrine and steroids. I became hysterical, phoned the vet's office and told them we would be returning pronto. About four years ago, after receiving the shot, we had just arrived home about 20 minutes from the vet's office, when I noticed his behavior was becoming a bit frantic, he was drooling and his little face was beginning to swell. "I had always followed the "rules" and allowed my Papillon to receive his prescribed rabies shot. Reader Reported Side Effects from Rabies VaccinationsÄiana from PA experienced a variety of side effects when her dog got his Rabies Vaccine. Sadly, a number of deaths have been reported. Some pet owners have experienced that their dog has a dramatic change in behavior, for the worse. Some side effects present right away, others take some time to be apparent, including arthritis and growths at the site of the vaccine. Side effects from the Rabies Vaccine include vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea, drooling, neurological problems, swelling, itching, weight loss, and wounds at the site of the vaccine. Earth Clinic readers have reported numerous side effects to the Rabies Vaccine over the years.