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My dog has a rash, itching, and fur loss after rabies shot. What now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 5 months and 19 days old

After the antirabies injection my pet has developed rashed over his body and its increasing. These are itching and the fur is thus vanishing from tha very place. Its been 1week now and the thing is spreading .i have applied one creamand it turned the place black but i cant be applied in whole body so if you can suggest any medicine i will be gratefull

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on April 29th, 2019

Poor Mukku! This could be an allergic reaction the vaccine or it could be unrelated. Due to the potential for a reaction, I recommend to have him checked by his veterinarian. He may get an anti-inflammatory as well as a medicated shampoo. I hope he starts feeling better quickly!

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