My dog vomited after oral Bordetella vaccine. Is it still effective?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
If a dog (daschund) vomits on the car ride home after receiving the oral Bordetella vaccine does he need to be vaccinated again?
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Published on August 3rd, 2019
No - this vaccine is absorbed through the mucosal tissue in the mouth, so it "works" as soon as it's given and comes into contact with her gums and the inside of her cheeks. Vomiting after the fact will not affect its efficacy at all.
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Published on March 26th, 2019
I would be a little surprised since the Bordetella vaccine is a little less likely to cause a reaction, but technically it is possible. I'd recommend notifying your vet of the possible reaction. Watch for vomiting and facial swelling or hives, and ask if it would be okay to feed her a bland diet for the next few days to help with the diarrhea. They may want to give her an injection before she receives a Bordetella vaccine in the future.
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Health & Wellbeing
My sweet Charlotte just received an oral bordatella vaccine yesterday and had diarrhea trough the night. She's otherwise her normal, spunky self! Could the poo be a side effect of the vaccine?
I would be a little surprised since the Bordetella vaccine is a little less likely to cause a reaction, but technically it is possible. I'd recommend notifying your vet of the possible reaction. Watch for vomiting and facial swelling or hives, and ask if it would be okay to feed her a bland diet for the next few days to help with the diarrhea. They may want to give her an injection before she receives a Bordetella vaccine in the future.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
Gave bordetella intranasally and he sneezed some out when I put some in. Then went back again and put in more of the dose. Most of the dose went in but some came out, is he protected?
Yes, the way this vaccination works is contact with the mucosa of the nose. Typically there is more than enough vaccine in the bordetella vial because many times it is sneezed out or runs out, so yes, he should be protected still.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Training & Behavior
I unvaccinated my Shih Tzu with Kennel-ject 2. I put it in her nose as directed, but she snorted at least half of it back out and then licked off her nose. Will this hurt her?
No, this is completely normal with intranasal vaccines. The entire volume doesn't need to stay inside her nose, it just needs to make contact with the nasal lining - most dogs immediately snort most of it back out. The vaccine will still be effective. Licking it will not hurt her at all.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
Hello my dog is on an antibiotic for kennel cough. I gave him his second dose at 12am. He shortly after threw up (around 12:20am) I saw the pills in the white foam he threw up and before I could get to him he ate his throw up. Will this dose still be
Because Pesci threw it up not long after taking it, yes it will still be effective. Antibiotics can cause upset stomachs, so I would give him his pills with some food such as boiled white meat chicken (no skin or bones), cheese, or peanut butter. I hope this helps.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
My Milo just went for his last shots this past Mon. Well he got the bordetella nasal spray. About a day or two after he started this hacking cough. He Is still doing it. It's not all the time, but I'm wondering if this vaccine is the culprit. He was
Sometimes, the Bordatella vaccine can cause mild symptoms of kennel cough. These will usually resolve on their own in a few days. Monitor for lethargy, fever, discharge or worsening cough. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
My dog puked after liquid dewormer (puking due to car sickness) I’m worried the dewormer wasn’t affective??
If your dog vomited more than an hour after the medication was given it is probably OK and in his system. However, if the dog vomited before an hour had passed then you will need to redose your dog with another round of dewormer. This medication is very safe and redosing should not cause a problem. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Boop by Petco. Best of luck
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
My puppy had his 2nd set of shots and on the car ride home he threw up when we got home which was about 30 minutes, 2 out 3 were orally given to him he has been car sick before and during his shots he was nervous and shaking a lot so I was wondering
Poor Rocky. No, rocky does not need to get the vaccines again. The vaccines absorb through the mouth so him vomiting will not affect them. I would recommend talking with your veterinarian to see if they can help give rocky medications to decrease his car sickness! Hope that helps
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
If my puppy has gotten the vaccine for Kennel Cough (Bordatella), and contracts said Kennel Cough from the "live vaccine", how long would it take for her to A. Contract it, and B. Go away/symptoms subside, after being treated (post-vaccine)?
The Bordatella vaccine is what we call "modified live" . This means that the actual virus is altered slightly to make it non-infectious, but still recognizable and stimulating to the immune system. If your dog is coughing, my suspicion is she contracted it based on exposure pre-vaccine. Generally this virus will run its' course within a month, but antibiotics can help prevent any secondary bacterial infections. A cough suppressant can also help keep her more comfortable.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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When living in Pennsylvania, my female golden doodle always had bordatella once a year. She was boarded and groomed. Now living in North Carolina, my groomer requires bordatella twice a year. She is a stay at home dog and is groomed about 3 times a y
Actually it sounds like that grooming facility is very responsible. There are two types of bordetella vaccines, one is an injection of killed vaccine, the other is a live vaccine that is given orally. Bordetella vaccinations should be repeated every six months to a year. The live vaccine is much more effective. The bordetella vaccination given twice a year will not harm your dog and will ensure higher protective titres, and so protect your dog much more effectively from kennel cough.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
can dog take antibiotics if he get a live vaccine.. he was sick. i took him to the vet they gave him simplicef and ear drops ..andnthe bortonela nose vaccine... then after days he gpt really sick.. im bot sure he it interfere between the shot and the
Very rarely have I seen a dog get sick from the intranasal bordetella vaccine. If he is vomiting and/or having diarrhea then it is likely the simplecef that is causing this. I would make sure he is eating a full meal before giving him the antibiotics. If he is still sick or having other symptoms, I would contact you vet to ensure the antibiotics or ear drops wouldn't cause those symptoms. He may just need a different antibiotics that he can better tolerate. I hope this helps.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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