Puppy fever 5 days after vaccine: Is it a reaction or serious?

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Kronos my puppy Rottweiler was vaccinated with attenuated live DHLPP on the 11th of January 2020. As at today, his temperature is reading at 39.4°C (102.920°F) and Stephanie the adult Rottweiler is reading at 38.8°C (101.840°F). Is Kronos temperature higher because of the vaccination approximately 5 days ago or should I be worried? Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 4 months old | 88.361 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Normal dog temperature is 99-102.5. The temperature could be elevated due to activity, excitement, inflammation or infection. Typically a vaccine reaction will happen within 24 hours though 48 hours could be possible. Vaccine side effects can sound very scary but they are rare and the protection they provide against disease is worth the risk for most pets (pets with known vaccine reactions may warrant different protocols by their veterinarian). Here is a link about vaccine reactions: https://www.petcoach.co/article/adverse-reactions-to-vaccination/ Here is a link about fever: https://www.petcoach.co/article/6-common-signs-your-pet-has-a-fever/ Please have Kronos examined if needed by the veterinarian. I hope this helps.

Puppy fever 5 days after vaccine: Is it a reaction or serious?

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