My puppy is in pain after vaccines. Should I go to urgent care?

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I got my puppy vaccinated today and know he is screaming anytime that I pick him up. He got the Lyme disease and distemper vaccines, the Lyme vaccine is new. This is not typical behavior. Should I take him to urgent care? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 4 months old | 5.2 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Getting vaccines can cause a little pain and discomfort in dogs, and in my experience toy breed dogs can be extra sensitive. I would stop picking him up and letting him rest. Make sure he is eating and drinking, and monitor him tonight. If he's still acting painful in the morning, then I would have him seen by a vet. Take him to urgent care tonight if he starts vomiting and having diarrhea excessively, starts having any facial swelling, or difficulty breathing.

My puppy is in pain after vaccines. Should I go to urgent care?

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