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It's a matter of degree. Yes, vaccine protocols have changed in the past few years, but not to the degree you propose...once in a lifetime? Of course I've heard of the issue but not to your extreme. We all, or most of us, always warn of possible adverse reactions...always...and reasonable pet owners accept that these things can happen without going ballistic as you did. Do you think your vet knew this was gonna happen..or even thought it mildly likely?

A huge percentage of vaccine reactions are so mild as to hardly be noticed...mild fever and/or malaise for a day or so. I'm sorry that your dog had such a terrible reaction, if indeed it was caused by the vaccine...was that ever proven? Such things do occur from other causes. Most knowledgeable/reasonable pet owners realize that medicine is not totally predictable....biological systems differ... It's not like rebuilding a carburetor on a Chevy. You sound educated enough to know that.

Just FYI, I practiced for nearly 40 years and never had any such action or complaints to licensing boards, local associations or anything like it. So don't feel sorry for my clients. They were well served and happy.

I'm glad that some good came of your exercise, at least in your eyes, and I too am sorry for your loss....let's move on.