CANIGEN^® DHPPi: 5-in-1 Live Attenuated Freeze-Dried Vaccine for the immunization of Dogs

CANIGEN^® DHPPi is a modified live vaccine containing canine distemper virus, infectious canine hepatitis, canine parvovirus and canine parainfluenza virus, inactivated L. Canicola and L. Icterohaemorrhagiae.

 

COMPOSITION

CANIGEN^® DHPPi Freeze-dried component:

• Live attenuated distemper virus (CDV) - strain Lederle
• Live attenuated canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2) - strain Manhattan
• Live attenuated canine parvovirus (CPV) - strain CPV780916
• Live attenuated canine parainfluenza virus (CPiV) - strain Manhattan

 

INDICATIONS

For active immunization of dogs from 8 weeks of age to:

• prevent mortality and clinical symptoms caused by canine distemper virus (CDV)
• prevent mortality and clinical symptoms caused by canine adenovirus type 1 (CAV-1)
• prevent mortality and clinical symptoms caused by canine parvovirus strain 2b (CPV 2b)
• reduce secretion of canine parvovirus strain 2b (CPV 2b)
• reduce respiratory clinical symptoms and viral shedding caused by canine parainfluenza virus and canine adenovirus type (CAV-2)

 

Onset of immunity

The onset of immunity has been demonstrated:

• From 3 weeks after the first vaccination for CDV CAV-2 and CPV
• From 4 weeks after the first vaccination for CPiV and CAV-1

 

Duration of immunity

After booster vaccination, given one year after primary vaccination, immunity lasts for 3 years for CDV, CAV-1. CAV-2, and CPV and 1 year for CPiV.

For CAV-2, the duration of immunity after booster vaccination was not determined in the exposure study, but is based on the presence of CAV-2 antibody 3 years after the booster injection.

 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Use only as directed. Shake well. Use immediately after reconstitution. Administer 1ml subcutaneously.

 

Primary vaccination:

• First injection one from 8 weeks of age
• Second injection 3 or 4 weeks later

Maternal antibodies can in some cases affect the immune reaction to the vaccination. In such cases, a third injection is recommended from 15 weeks of age.

 

Booster vaccination/Revaccination:

Annual revaccination with a single dose of Canigen^® DHPPi . 

Subsequent vaccinations are carried out at intervals of up to three years. Annual revaccination is required for the CPiV component. The prepared solution is slightly light red.

 

High Risk Situations: Canigen^® DHPPi  can be administered in puppies from 6 weeks of age under circumstances where the risks Parvovirus and Distemper may be higher.

 

Virbac recommends the following standard vaccination under normal circumstances:

Canigen^® DHPPi at 8 weeks of age 

 

Virbac recommends the following standard vaccination in high risk areas:

Canigen^® DHPPi at 6 weeks of age 

 

Presentation: Freeze-dried powder and liquid for injection, suspension (powder: white, freeze-dried, liquid: colorless) 10 x 1 dose(s) injection vial, glass, prescription

 

Storage Instructions: Store between 2-8 °C. Protect from light. Do not freeze.

 

Sustainability: Shelf life in unopened packaging: 18 months

 

WARNINGS

• Vaccinate only healthy dogs
• Vaccination of pregnant or lactating bitches is not recommended.
• Do not administer any corticosteroids or antiviral drugs preceding or following vaccination.
• Keep out of reach of children and uninformed persons.

 

PRECAUTIONS

• It is recommended that animals be treated for external and internal parasites at least 10 days prior to vaccination.
• The vaccine should be administered in accordance with standard aseptic conditions for vaccination.
• Avoid exposure of the animal to infections for 21 days following vaccination.
• Use the vaccine immediately following reconstitution.
• Used needles, syringes, and vials should be disposed of in a safe manner.