Question:
Last May, our 7-year-old, medium-sized dog (a Rottweiler mix) was given all her shots at once in her left shoulder. In just a few days the left side of her face became partially paralyzed -- she can't move her ear or shut her eye, and food falls out of her mouth because of a drooping lower lip.Slowly, her lip improved and food stays in her mouth better, but there's been no improvement in the ear and eye. I put artificial tears in the eye several times a day.Could the shots be responsible for these problems? Could they have hit a nerve? Two vets say no. Also, some days she drinks too much and that adds to the problem. I'm desperate for an answer.
B.T., Hollister, Mo Jun 05, 2005
Answer:
First, your dog probably didn't need to be given any shots (except, perhaps, rabies, which is mandated by law) since she's 7 years old and had surely been vaccinated earlier. Most vaccines are good for many years.Your dog's reaction to the vaccines should be reported by your veterinarian to the drug manufacturers and to the FDA's Bureau of Veterinary Medicine. I don't believe a nerve was hit.Don't have your dog vaccinated ever again. Her increased drinking could indicate the beginnings of kidney disease or diabetes, so she should have a thorough clinical checkup by the veterinarian, who should do it at no charge considering the dog's vaccinosis (adverse vaccine reaction). The results of the exam and the bill for it should be sent to the vaccine manufacturers.
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