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My dog is sick and howling after vet visit and antibiotic shot.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 9 months old

I think my dog has a cold. He has been sick 2. He went 2 the vet got an antibiotic injection but he has started howling? What is th problem & solution

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on November 5th, 2016

Unfortunately, based on what you are describing it's impossible to say what might be wrong - we would need to know what specific symptoms he has, when you say that you think he has a cold and that he has been sick. Howling is usually something that dogs do when they are lonely, or in response to certain sounds like sirens or high-pitched noises, so I'm not sure how this could be related to his other problems. Feel free to post another question with more details about the situation, or request a one-on-one consultation if you want to have a more in-depth discussion about what's going on - we would be happy to try and help.

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