I am writing this in memory of our precious Daisy. She was a healthy,happy & loving little girl. But all of that changed on June 6th, when she was given her rabies & 6 in 1 vaccines. Our dogs have nev... Read More
I am writing this in memory of our precious Daisy. She was a healthy,happy & loving little girl. But all of that changed on June 6th, when she was given her rabies & 6 in 1 vaccines. Our dogs have never tolerated these. Hives,swollen face,eyes & ears. But this time the nightmare worsened. When I got her home she collapsed & was breathing very shallow. In all my eight years at Erie Animal Hospital, I was never told that these shots could become deadly, nor was I ever told that it would be in their best interest to stop them, due to the reactions they experienced,especially at their age. (11 years). To some dogs these shots are as lethal as the one given to Daisy on June 22nd. The day we had to make the decision to let her go. I live with guilt, regret & a heavy heart, knowing I was her voice. She was telling me each time her little body could not tolerate the poison that was being injected in her. After her death I received an e-mail from the vet , Stating they stand behind the manufacture of these vaccines. That was never my concern. I want others to know that if your pet does not tolerate these, please stop allowing them to be given. Find a vet who is willing to listen to your concerns, & the well being of your pet not just the money you bring to their business. Be their advocate. If your child was allergic to something, would you continue allowing it to be given... Then why should we be expected to continue giving such to our animals. If Daisy's story can save the lives of others, like herself, who could tolerate these, then her story was a success. Read Less