Penny is sore from distemper and tired - Maltese Dogs Forum : Spoiled Maltese Forums

**SammieMom** · 02-18-2013, 09:20 PM

I am sorry to bother you guys, but Penny is so pitiful. She has a gaze look and sits or lays down wherever she is. then when I tried to pick her up to bring her to bed she screamed out

I know she is ok cause when Sammie ran into the den just now, she ran after him, so that's good.

Vet said she can be tired and sore. But does anyone remember how long this tired & soreness will last? I'm afraid to touch my baby.

and I go to work tomorrow.

**jmm** · 02-18-2013, 09:33 PM

Usually they're back to normal by the next morning. If she's not give your vet a call for some pain meds.

**Ladysmom** · 02-18-2013, 09:34 PM

Poor Penny!

She really shouldn't be sore from her vaccination. Distemper combos are given subcutaneously (in loose skin), not in the muscle. Lady got her insulin shots twice a day subq and was never sore. I get two allergy shots every week subq and am never sore.

Vaccines stimulate the immune response, so she may be feeling a little under the weather. If she's not 100% tomorrow I would check w/your vet.

**jmm** · 02-18-2013, 09:36 PM

Actually soreness is a very common side effect from vaccines, especially around the vaccine site.

**SammieMom** · 02-18-2013, 09:39 PM

thank you Jackie. Only way to know would be try to pick her up tomorrow (yikes) before work 6 am or would you just leave her alone?

**Grace'sMom** · 02-18-2013, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmm

Actually soreness is a very common side effect from vaccines, especially around the vaccine site.

Yes.... Think about when you get a vaccine... not a whimpy one but a good booster.... OUCH!

I second what Jamie suggested... if she's sore tomorrow, call to get a pain med. It will probably be something mild but still helpful. Like doggy advil...

**SammieMom** · 02-18-2013, 09:42 PM

Marj-thanks. he did say she prob be sore and lethargic and the shot he worries about most is the first one after puppy shots (i don't rem why) but I forgot to ask how long it lasts.

**SammieMom** · 02-18-2013, 09:45 PM

Marj-- I pretty sure he didn't give it in a muscle. I had to take her dress off so he could get to a higher area. I'm happy to hear from you all it's a one day thing.

**Zoe's Mom88** · 02-18-2013, 10:05 PM

Kandis, I hope Penny feels better tomorrow! Prayers and hugs!

**Yogi's Mom** · 02-18-2013, 10:10 PM

Soft hugs Feel better soon-Yogi*

02-18-2013, 09:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
SammieMom Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,101	Penny is sore from distemper and tired I am sorry to bother you guys, but Penny is so pitiful. She has a gaze look and sits or lays down wherever she is. then when I tried to pick her up to bring her to bed she screamed out I know she is ok cause when Sammie ran into the den just now, she ran after him, so that's good. Vet said she can be tired and sore. But does anyone remember how long this tired & soreness will last? I'm afraid to touch my baby. and I go to work tomorrow. __________________ Last edited by SammieMom; 02-18-2013 at 09:33 PM.

02-18-2013, 09:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
jmm Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,708	Usually they're back to normal by the next morning. If she's not give your vet a call for some pain meds. __________________ JMM - JaMi Maltese, Home to Performance Maltese Becoming a Follower on our Blog!!!

02-18-2013, 09:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ladysmom Maltese Guru Name: Marj Dog's Name: Bailey and Lady at the Bridge Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 17,462	Poor Penny! She really shouldn't be sore from her vaccination. Distemper combos are given subcutaneously (in loose skin), not in the muscle. Lady got her insulin shots twice a day subq and was never sore. I get two allergy shots every week subq and am never sore. Vaccines stimulate the immune response, so she may be feeling a little under the weather. If she's not 100% tomorrow I would check w/your vet. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLadys...s/182366213341

02-18-2013, 09:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
jmm Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,708	Actually soreness is a very common side effect from vaccines, especially around the vaccine site. __________________ JMM - JaMi Maltese, Home to Performance Maltese Becoming a Follower on our Blog!!!

02-18-2013, 09:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
SammieMom Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,101	thank you Jackie. Only way to know would be try to pick her up tomorrow (yikes) before work 6 am or would you just leave her alone? __________________

02-18-2013, 09:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
SammieMom Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,101	Marj-thanks. he did say she prob be sore and lethargic and the shot he worries about most is the first one after puppy shots (i don't rem why) but I forgot to ask how long it lasts. __________________

02-18-2013, 09:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
SammieMom Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,101	Marj-- I pretty sure he didn't give it in a muscle. I had to take her dress off so he could get to a higher area. I'm happy to hear from you all it's a one day thing. __________________

02-18-2013, 10:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zoe's Mom88 Maltese Guru Name: Barbie Dog's Name: Zoe (Kyra my Angel in Heaven) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,777	Kandis, I hope Penny feels better tomorrow! Prayers and hugs! __________________

02-18-2013, 10:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Maltese Guru Name: Nickee Dog's Name: Yogi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Uniontown,pa Posts: 2,628	Soft hugs Feel better soon-Yogi* __________________ The Love of My Life,Yogi*

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