tell someone.....Today was her annual checkup ...... everything look good 13 lbs she is usually 12lbs (maybe cabin fever weight)!!! She only received DHPP  and  by  the time I drove half way home which is only 3 miles she was very weak  took her back they watched her she did okay, she  came around.....Second I notice she laid around for about 10 mins....she got up and drank a little ate....and looked funny so called vet took her back the gave her a shot of Meticorten ......okay came home  and half hour later hives and swelling...lathargic..back to vet....they gave her Diphenhyramine she was sick 3 times .....now home and hives even her pads  are everywhere swelling has gone down a little in her face have to watch her .........next visit is big animal hospital .this has been going on since 5:30 this evening ..WISH ME LUCK TONITE.....

I hate doing this alone hubby is still out of town he's really worried.....haven't told him about last visit didn't want to wake him...starts work at 4 am...

Poor Sassie and poor you Mari.  I know how hard it is to watch your baby sick.  I hope that all of those med's will help her find comfort through the night.    I don't know what those meds are, but I'm sure one must be for allergic reaction.  If not, maybe a little benedryl will help.  I would just watch her closely and make sure she is drinking. 

Good luck tonight.  I'll say a prayer for you both.

Carol

This is Sassie's second time around ....we left out the  leptro  this time hoping that it may have been the cause but they said she is real sensitive and will give her benadryl next time before doing and shots....or maybe no shots just rabies....we will see....Last time we caught it fast  this time it took longer to come out...

Okay up most of the night with her took until 3:30 for hives to go away.....she rested on and off .......I think she's going to be okay, my dad is going to stay with her today.....I'll be home for lunch so I can check on her,,,,

Thanks everyone....I was scared but at least I know what not to do and to do thanks to all of  rt. telling their stories.....It helps to learn from first hand knowledge and just not guessing...

We discussed Sassie's and other ratties allergies and the vet said that I could start giving Sassie (  Claritin  1/2 tab or 1/4  tab  ) tell me what you all think...

Thanks for the feed back ladies......I was wondering about the D...I was so upset last night I didn't remember to ask... Did I tell ya's I love you ....you guys make things so much easier to cope ..... I'll check in later have to leave and Grampa's here...

Yeah.. you did.  Don't you remember? 

How scary for you both! I think I'd agree with Sarah on this one. I don't think I'd give my dog anymore shots if she has these bad reactions. At least not for quite a few years and only one shot on any given occasion. Poor baby.

I think Illinois has a three year rabies vaccine.  I'd call around to see if you can find a vet that offers it.

Our Sonic had the same problem with his shots last time.  He is only etting the rabies from now on. Vet advised us to just do that.   Our state (Wisconsin) also has the three year vaccine.  He did not have the rabie at the same time.  We have them spaced out so that Sydney an sonic do not get their different shots on the same day nor do they get their individual shots together.  Would be cheaper at the vet but if one as a reaction then I only hae to deal with one.  I dont have to handle both of them if they both were to have a reaction.

I hope Sassie is feeling better today Mari.  Sorry I missed this post before.

Hi all, sorry about not posting sooner but been really staying and cuddling with her.....She is so much better hives are now gone. She still in shock  but I think I would too....She has just been really tired ....Eating and drinking no playing yet.....I took her back today and the vet said no more shots for her .....Just rabies .......gosh I was never so scared.....Thanks for all being there ....sometimes it stinks having to do things on your own but it makes you stronger....

Glad she is better.  I know how you feel was so scary when Sonic had the reaction.