Is it common for a lump to form after a vaccination?

Question

My Chihuahua had his rabies vaccination 1 week ago and on sunday he developed a small lump at the site of the injection. It is a hard lump and it seems to be just under the skin.It has gotten a little bigger. I talked to the vet receptionist tonight and she said that it is common however I should bring him in tomorrow just to be safe. Has anyone else experienced this? should I be worried? if it is just a reaction from the needle what will they do to treat it?

Answer 1

That happened to my dog last time she got her rabies shot. It felt kind of like a marble under her skin. I took her in to the vet, they said it was a reaction to the injection. They had me watch it to make sure it didn't get bigger, told me if it got bigger, they'd put her on antibiotics.

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Answer 2

Did you know that scientific studies show that the rabies vaccine works for seven years, so your pet really doesn't need this shot for 5-7 years, and that re-administering the rabies vaccine does not make your dog more immune to rabies, it actually can harm or even kill them!!

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Answer 3

Yea my dog had the same thing happen and I had to buy a new dog because he died like real fast... good luck

Answer 4

A small bump is common I have never seen them last a week or get bigger. I would just have the vet look at it just to be safe.

Answer 5

I just asked my vet the same question and he said it was normal.

Answer 6

I'm not sure how true this might be, but a vet told me that a lump at an injection site can be due to the needle dispersing the vaccine into the skin instead of under it.  I know that if you just rub the little lump, it will break up the fluid and disappear.  

Answer 7

Sounds like it is just scar tissue.  I have given plenty vaccines in my time.  It could be scar tissue, or the person that gave the injection screwed it up and missed going under the skin and shot it into the skin, I have seen this happen a few times, but remember, the vet is the pro, and that is the only person you should listen to if you are really concerned, don't listen to doctor neighbor(half of the people on Y/A)...