Pinschers - Post vaccinal reactions

A very strange phenomenon can occur in some puppies around 10 days after their 12 week mandatory vaccination.

Even though many Vets seem to know very little, or usually nothing (!), reports on these complications keep popping up all over the Pinscher-world.

Luckily for us, our breeder gave us a good description on the possible reactions that a small number of Pinschers get, and our Turbo sure got it full strength!

Some puppies only get a mild reaction, a little trembling and dizziness for a day or so. But some, as little Turbo, loses their balance, trembles uncontrollable, throwing up their food and falls into very hard attacks of cramps.

When something like this happens to your otherwise healthy little puppy, there are 2 very important factors to be aware of:

1. You have read or know about this possible reaction in advance.
2. You visit a vet that takes you seriously and are willing to treat your dog as described in other cases.

Many Pinscher owners have faced this situation not knowing about it and meeting a Vet that didn't have a clue. A possibly fatal situation for the dog.

To the best of my ability I have gathered some written material about this reaction to the vaccine, some in Norwegian, some in Swedish and one in English. Hopefully the different Pinscher Associations will also coordinate some research and spread more knowledge out to the Vets.

During the difficult days we had, I wrote down some info about Turbo's status as things changed quickly and many times. We learned to stay cool and focused, and just help him with our love until he was back on his feet.

After 6 days, Turbo was back to normal again and playing around the house in his usual speed (you guessed it; turbo covers more than his name.... ).

Helpful Information to download

• Problems after vaccinations (N)
• Post Vaccinal Reactions (E)
• Complications after vaccinations (S)
• Bi-effects when vaccinating Pinschers (S)

Links

• Pinschersektion - Health (S)
• Pinscher forum (S)
• Pinscher forum (N)

Ta Wei's Dragbike was born 11th of June in Oviken, a small community some miles south of the mid-Swedish town of Östersund.

As one in a litter of 10 puppies, his early days were full of joyful playing and cozy moments. Not far from his older years, still much of a puppy at two years old.

Driving 640 kilometers from Oviken to Fredrikstad, he early proved to be a patient and calm little fellow that didn't bother about the car or all the strange sounds. Arriving home he got the name "Turbo", and then he decided to act as one..

From that day, he just speeded up things in our lives.

Below you'll find his pedigree with pictures of the dogs I have succeeded to track, only missing one of his Great Grandmother on his father's side. Seeing all these nice dogs it's no wonder Turbo looks the way he does..

Ta Wei's Dragbike - "Turbo" - born June 11, 2008

• Color:
  Black with red markings
• Height:
  appr. 45 cm (Jan 2008)
• Weight:
  14 Kg (Jan 2009)
• Last eye check:
  June 2009
  Result: No remarks
• Checked for HD:
  June 2009
  Result: A

Newfoundlander

Elin's first dog, Colargol's Globus, was a Newfoundlander, often called newfy or nuffe. He was a big, strong, longhaired and stubborn dog that mostly did what he wanted, and had a hard time listening to his owner.

Going for a walk with Globus could be some experience. At least when he spotted a cat or another dog, and you tried to hold him back. No wonder he ran into the street some years ago and was hit by a car.

Globus became very weak and old during the winter 2004/05, and was put to sleep in July 2005, a little over 10 years old.