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My puppy has diarrhea after rabies shot. Is this a normal reaction?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 25 days old | 13 lbs

My puppy just got rabies shot in the morning. She got diarrhea once after she ate her dinner. Is it normal?

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 7th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Tessie. As long as she is normal otherwise, this is likely a mild reaction to the vaccine. If she develops vomiting, facial swelling or difficulty breathing, then these are signs of a serious reaction. In this case, you would need to seek immediate emergency care. Of course, diarrhea can develop other reasons as well. If the diarrhea persists, then you will want to talk with her veterinarian tomorrow. I hope this information helps!

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