Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 6 years and 9 months old | 9 lbs
my chihuahua had a visit with our local veterinary and got a few vaccines such as , rabies , distemper parvo , canine bordetella but, she’s been itchy and her eyes are extremely red is this an allergic reaction? what can stop the itchy reaction?
1 Answer
Published on April 16th, 2019
A swollen face, swollen lips, red eyes, severe itching or difficulty breathing may all be symptoms of a vaccine reaction. An antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), can be given but only under the advice of your veterinary. Legally, we are prohibited from recommending you medicate her in the absence of a physical exam and a VPCR (veterinarian-patient-client relationship). If her symptoms persist or worsen, have her examined by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER.
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