Dog feverish and sluggish after shots. Is it normal or an emergency?

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My dog got a leptospirosis and DA2PP vaccination today as well as a heartworm test and is now feverish and sluggish. Is this abnormal and should we seek emergency treatment? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 7 years and 1 month old | 11 lbs

Sarah Derksen, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi. Yes, this can be normal. I would monitor her thru the evening. I would also make sure the fever isn't above 103 rectally. If there is vomiting, diarrhea, hives, trouble breathing, get him in right away. Good question. Good luck.

Dog feverish and sluggish after shots. Is it normal or an emergency?

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