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Puppy has fever and is sleeping after vaccine. Should I give medicine?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 17 days old | 4 lbs

My pug puppy got vaccinated today . The vaccination was corona booster dose. Now he has a fever and he is sleeping since 12 hours now should I give him medicine for fever?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 25th, 2019

I would not recommend any over the counter medication to reduce a fever. Usually a fever secondary to vaccines resolves within 24 hours and does not require treatment. If the fever continues or you notice vomiting, diarrhea or swelling around Murphy's face and eyes I would recommend seeing a veterinarian.

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