Dog sore, barely moving after vaccines. Is this normal? How to help?

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Help! I took my dog Lexi to the vet today for her vaccines. She got the parvo and rabies vaccines. We got home and she wouldn’t walk correctly, when I touched her near her butt where she got the shots, she cried so loud. I went back to the vet and the nurse said it’s normal due to the shots & she recommended baby benedryl (I didn’t buy it). We are home and she doesn’t really do anything, barely even moves. Is this actually normal? If it is, how can I help her? What can I buy to reduce pain? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. Yes, it's normal for dogs to be sore and lay around for a day or two after getting vaccinations - just like human kids! There is nothing over-the-counter that is safe to give dogs for pain, but you could call your veterinarian in the morning to ask about prescribing an anti-inflammatory med for her for a few days if she still seems pretty sore. For tonight, I would recommend just leaving her alone to rest. Most dogs are back to normal within a few days :)

Dog sore, barely moving after vaccines. Is this normal? How to help?

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