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Why is my dog sore and tired after his second parvo vaccine?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | 2 months and 11 days old | 120 lbs

My dog had his 2nd shot of parvo vaccine today. And it seems like he gets hurt whenever I carry him. He was not like this during his 1st shot of parvo vaccine. Is my dog fine? And he looks like tired.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 5th, 2019

It's probably just a reaction to the vaccine. most reaction to vaccines actually occur with the 2nd vaccination rather than the first so i wouldn't be too worried, this should resolve within 24-48 hours.

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