Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy with hind leg weakness after vaccination
By Gehring, R & Eggars, B·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·2001·Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Suspected post-vaccinal acute polyradiculoneuritis in a puppy.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old German shepherd puppy started showing weakness in its back legs after receiving a multivalent vaccine. This condition is thought to be post-vaccinal polyradiculoneuritis, which is a rare reaction to vaccination. While this is only the second reported case, it highlights the importance of monitoring pets after vaccinations for any unusual symptoms. If your puppy experiences similar weakness, it's essential to consult your veterinarian for proper evaluation and care.
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Abstract
A 4-month-old German shepherd puppy developed hindquarter weakness after vaccination with a multivalent vaccine. This is suggestive of post-vaccinal polyradiculoneuritis. To date, only 1 similar case has been reported, which may be due to the under-reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11513269/