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My dog has rapid breathing and teary eyes after vaccines. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 5 months and 3 days old | 6.49 lbs

Hi, My dog was vaccinated with Bayer Bayovac DHPPi + Bayovac L + Skin treatment vaccine last May 26, 2019. And then another shot of Bayer Bayovac DHPPi + Bayovac L + Skin treatment vaccine plus Bordetella Bronchiseptica Bacterin. Now I think he experiencing side effects like rapid breathing and teary eyes.. What should I do, Im afraid that if I bring him again to vet clinic, another shot of vaccine may intriduce. I found online that several vaccination might harm my pet.

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on June 4th, 2019

Hi, it is most likely the Bordetella vaccination. It is a bit like our flu vaccination and can cause mild flu signs.I would have her checked over as she could be running a temperature. Hope this helps.

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