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Why is my puppy weak, crying, and breathing shallow after shots?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My 10 week puppy has just had final injection and kennel cough. She was fine when we got hone but now she is crying when you touch her, too weak to move and her breathing appears to be shallow

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 4th, 2018

If her breathing is shallow then she needs to be examined by a vet immediately. Call your vet or take her to an emergency clinic so she can be examined and determine if she is having a reaction to the vaccine. If she is just painful then your vet can give her an anti-inflammatory to help with the discomfort.

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