Why is my puppy yelping and sore in his hind quarters after shots?

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We just got Vito over a month ago from a couple who wanted to rehome him. He didn't have any shots so the 1st week we had him we took him in for his 1 st round and there seemed to be no reactions. He had some deciduous teeth removed and his 2nd round yesterday. A few times today he's jumped up and yelped and look at his hind quarters. I was wondering if it could be shot related? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 26 days old | 15.6 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Vito! Yes, this could certainly be related to the vaccination yesterday - it's very common for puppies to be sore for a day or two in the area where the vaccine was given, just like kids :) If he received the vaccine in his rear end, this could certainly be the reason for the soreness. If so, it should resolve within the next 24-48 hours. If it doesn't, or if he develops any other symptoms, it would be best to have him rechecked by your vet in case something else might be wrong.

Why is my puppy yelping and sore in his hind quarters after shots?

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