Canigen® DHPPi/L

Composition

• Canigen DHPPi freeze-dried component: Attenuated canine distemper virus, attenuated canine adenovirus type 2, attenuated parvovirus and attenuated canine parainfluenza virus.
• Canigen L component as diluent: inactivated Leptospira suspension.

Warnings

• Vaccinate healthy dogs only.
• Vaccination of pregnant or lactating bitches is not recommended.
• Occasional hypersensitivity reactions may be observed in some animals. Immediate treatment for anaphylactic shock (adrenaline, antihistamines and corticosteroids) must be given.
• Do not administer any corticosteroids or antiviral drugs preceding or following vaccination.
• Some dogs may be unable to develop or maintain an adequate immune response after vaccination due to various factors, such as incubating infectious disease, malnourishment, parasite infestation, or stress.
• Keep out of reach of children and uninformed persons.
• Although this vaccine has been extensively tested under a wide variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, contact the registration holder.

Direction for use

• The vial containing the freeze-dried Canigen DHPPi component should be reconstituted with 1 ml vial of Canigen L component as diluent. Shake well. Use immediately after reconstitution. Administer 1 ml subcutaneously.
• Primary vaccination: Puppies can be vaccinated from 8 weeks of age with 1 dose of Canigen DHPPi/L, followed by a second dose 3 weeks later.
• Booster vaccination: Annual revaccination with a single dose of Canigen DHPPi/L.
• High-risk situations: Canigen DHPPi can be administered in puppies from 6 weeks of age under circumstances where the risks of parvovirus and distemper maybe higher.

Virbac recommends the following standard vaccination protocol under normal circumstances

• Canigen DHPPi at 8 weeks of age
• Canigen DHPPi/L at 11 weeks of age
• Canigen DHPPi/LR at 14 weeks of age

Virbac recommends the following vaccination protocol in high-risk areas

• Canigen DHPPi at 6 weeks of age
• Canigen DHPPi/L at 9 weeks of age
• Canigen DHPPi/LR at 12 weeks of age

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 infection for 21 days following vaccination.
• Use the vaccine immediately following reconstitution.
• Used needles, syringes and vials should be disposed of in a safe manner.