A viral disease that can lead to the death of a pet is rabies. An effective way to combat the disease is vaccination, regardless of whether the pet is constantly in the apartment or in contact with street animals. Veterinarians recommend a universal medicine - Rabizin for cats and dogs. Vaccination is a reasonable method of prevention for any four-legged human friends.
General information about the drug
Rabizin is an effective remedy aimed at combating rabies in cats and dogs of all breeds. If the recommended use regimen is followed, the injection can protect your pet from serious illness. The development of the vaccine was carried out by a French company specializing in the production of medicines for pets and livestock.
Rabizin for dogs and cats is a colorless liquid substance with slight turbidity. During long-term storage, sediment forms at the bottom of the container. This is a normal phenomenon; after shaking the bottle, the sediment dissolves.
The medicine is packaged in glass bottles, closed with a rubber stopper, on top of which is an aluminum cap for additional protection. One container with the drug contains from 10 to 100 containers. In veterinary pharmacies the product is sold individually. One immune dose corresponds to 1 ml of the substance.
Proper storage during transportation and in the warehouse implies compliance with the recommended temperature range of 2−8 °C above zero. If the liquid is frozen, it will completely lose its pharmacological properties. Also, exposure to direct sunlight is unacceptable. At home, it is recommended to keep the drug in the refrigerator (vegetable compartment), without direct contact with food.
Release form and composition of the drug rabizin for dogs
Active substances: NIL2 cells infected with virus (strain G-52), inactivated betapropiolactone.
Excipients: aluminum hydroxide, saline solution.
The medicine is available in the form of a transparent liquid. Packaged in sealed glass bottles with rubber stoppers of 1 ml. 1 bottle – 1 dose. In packs of 10 or 100 bottles.
Rabizin vaccine is packaged in 1 ml (1 immunizing dose) in glass vials
Features of the vaccine action
The vaccine consists of non-living cells infected with rabies. Intramuscular administration of Rabizin to an animal helps to form stable immunity against the virus. Considering that the cells contained in the drug are dead, it is safe for cats and dogs if the rules recommended by the manufacturer are followed.
For the normal formation of immune defense in an animal, a two-fold application regimen is used. Depending on the individual characteristics of the pet, protection is formed within 2-3 weeks. The period depends on immunity, the general condition of the animal and side factors. The medicine is effective for a year, after which revaccination is carried out. The drug is not therapeutic and is used purely for preventive purposes.
Any vaccinations, including rabies, are not a 100% guarantee that an animal will not become infected with the virus. However, they help minimize risks.
Recommendations from veterinarians before vaccination
Vaccinating cats against rabies requires following the basic rules:
- Two weeks before visiting the veterinary clinic, the cat must be dewormed.
- Vaccinations for weakened or sick animals are prescribed only by a veterinarian. Before administering the vaccine, a specialist examines the animal and takes clinical tests.
- Vaccination of pets is prohibited during the postoperative or post-traumatic periods, or while taking antibiotics.
- Animals suffering from allergic reactions or having undergone a long course of treatment with corticosteroid drugs, or with poor immunity, are prescribed a rabies vaccination together with immunomodulators.
After the intramuscular injection, the attending physician enters a note on rabies vaccination into the veterinary passport and confirms it with a wet stamp and signature.
Features of application
The drug is administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly. Rabizin, instructions for use of which are included with the injections, is used for cats as a prophylaxis against the rabies virus. The first vaccine is given to animals over 3 months of age. Immunization is repeated annually. It is not recommended to revaccinate less than once a year. This significantly increases the risk of the animal becoming infected with the virus.
Veterinarians administer the drug to cats and dogs subcutaneously. This method of vaccination is easier to tolerate by animals than intramuscular injection. The drug is injected with a syringe into the area between the shoulder blades. The dose is prescribed by a veterinarian at the rate of 1 ml of liquid per 1 animal, regardless of age or weight. Rabies vaccination requires compliance with the following rules:
- Before use, the bottle with the contents is shaken until the sediment formed at the bottom during storage is completely dissolved.
- The injection is given with a disposable sterile syringe and needle. In order not to traumatize the cat’s psyche, it is better to use an insulin syringe with a thin needle. When vaccinating, washing must be kept clean.
- When injecting multiple pets, an individual syringe is used for each animal.
Sometimes your veterinarian may prescribe the use of a rabies drug and a calcevirus vaccine together. This may be chlamydia, panleukopenia and infectious rhinotracheitis. If an allergic reaction is possible, antihistamine therapy is administered before vaccination. The drug and dosage are determined individually by the doctor.
Rabizin's vaccine is contraindicated in combination with immunobiological-based drugs.
Rabies vaccination requires quarantine for your pet. Contact with other domestic or street animals is undesirable for 21 days.
Important nuances
In some cases, Rabizin cannot be used for cats and other animals, in particular if storage rules have been violated. You should stop using it in the following cases:
- The bottle does not contain any information about the manufacturer, production time, composition, etc. There is no label.
- The color or consistency of the solution has changed.
- Foreign impurities have appeared in the liquid (for example, in the form of flakes), which do not “break up” when shaken.
- The seal of the packaging was previously broken.
Keeping the animal after vaccination
For 2-5 days after administration of the drug, the cat may experience drowsiness and lethargy. Veterinarians recommend avoiding stressful situations and unnecessary physical activity for the animal during this period. Therefore, it is better to avoid traveling and changing your pet’s usual living environment.
Immune protection against rabies after injection of Rabizin is formed within 2-3 weeks. The cat must be in quarantine for the entire period. Contact with pets that have not received a vaccine against the virus is prohibited.
Vaccination statistics have not revealed cases of drug overdose. Sometimes animals experience a local allergy, which manifests itself as swelling in the area of the injection. If the problem persists for a long time, the doctor prescribes treatment in accordance with the identified symptoms.
Any surgical intervention, including castration, can be carried out no earlier than 30 days after vaccination. Vaccination against rabies is contraindicated in kittens during the period of replacement of baby teeth with molars.
If you strictly follow the instructions for using the medicine and the rules of vaccination, Rabizin for cats does not cause side effects. It creates lasting immunity to rabies.
Rules for storage and use
To ensure that the vaccine does not lose its biological properties, or rather the ability to form immunity in cats against viral diseases, certain storage conditions must be observed:
- Vials should be stored at temperatures ranging from 2 to 8 degrees Celsius.
- Temperature conditions must also be observed when transporting the vaccine.
- Containers with the product should not come into contact with food or animal feed.
If the product has been stored incorrectly, it is strictly prohibited to use it to vaccinate pets. You should also stop using Purevax in the following cases:
- the color and consistency of the contents of the bottles has changed;
- there is no label on the container indicating the batch, date of manufacture and manufacturer;
- the seal of the packaging is broken;
- the diluent has become cloudy.
Important! If Purevax has not been used within 20 minutes after opening the bottle, it must be disposed of, but first disinfected. The mixture is boiled for 10 minutes. A chloramine solution can also be used for these purposes.
Restrictions on use
Rabizin injections are prescribed to completely healthy animals. Vaccinations for sick and severely weakened pets are strictly contraindicated. First, symptomatic treatment is carried out for existing pathologies and only then an injection for rabies.
The drug is approved for use in pregnant cats and during lactation.
The drug is prescribed to kittens from 3 months of life. The use of the medicine in combination with other drugs is possible only as prescribed by a veterinarian. It is acceptable to use Rabizin together with Purevax if the animal has chlamydia, rhinotracheitis, panleukopenia or calcivirus. Funds are entered separately. You cannot mix drugs of different compositions in one syringe.
If an eight-year-old or older cat has never been vaccinated against rabies or other infectious diseases, a comprehensive examination and tests must be carried out before using Rabizin. It is advisable to call a doctor at home to prevent contact with sick animals.
Vaccines for dogs Vanguard 7+Rabizin - application:
As with the administration of other vaccines, after the administration of Vanguard 7, an anaphylactic reaction may develop. In this case, adrenaline or its analogues are administered. The drug is indicated only for vaccination of healthy animals. The immune response (immune intensity) may be reduced if the animal is in the incubation stage of an infectious disease or has invasive diseases. Contraindications: individual hypersensitivity in animals. The use of immunosuppressants and hyperimmune serums is not recommended for 1 month before and after vaccination. It is prohibited to vaccinate clinically sick animals and puppy bitches.
Rabizin vaccine - side effects: sometimes a lump in the form of a nodule may occur at the injection site, which disappears within a few days; vaccination in rare cases can cause a hypersensitivity reaction. In this case, symptomatic treatment is carried out. Contraindications: simultaneous administration of other types of vaccines is not allowed, with the exception of manufactured vaccines (with simultaneous administration, each vaccine should be administered at different points). The simultaneous use of the Rabizin vaccine with other immunobiological drugs is not allowed. It is prohibited to vaccinate clinically sick and/or weakened animals.
Side effects after the injection
Subject to the conditions of storage and use of the drug, the animal easily tolerates vaccination without side effects. In most cases, the cat will not show signs of rabies, lethargy, or decreased appetite.
A common problem is the formation of swelling in the injection area. It does not require outside intervention and goes away on its own over time. In rare situations, as indicated in the instructions for the drug, anaphylactic shock may occur. Then urgent first aid is required. An effective allergy drug is usually administered to block the adverse reaction. The problem is relevant during the first vaccination, when the animal’s reaction is unknown.
Additional precautions
Rabisin injection is a safe drug that does not contain living cells infected with rabies. When using the product, no special precautions are required; compliance with the rules for the use of veterinary drugs is sufficient.
If the drug gets on open areas of the skin or mucous membrane of the eye, it is enough to rinse the affected area under a stream of clean water. In case of unintentional injection of a person, the site is treated with an alcohol solution and you should immediately consult a doctor.
Reviews
Owners
Ekaterina, Nizhny Novgorod : “When our dog was 3 months old, we went to the veterinary clinic for vaccination against rabies. The veterinarian gave an injection of Rabizin. The dog felt well, there were no complications.
A year later we went for vaccination again. And again the doctor used the same drug. But this time the dog did not feel so good after the vaccination: she was lethargic, slept a lot, and refused to eat. I don't know what this is connected with. And the vet couldn’t really explain anything. Next time I’ll ask you to change the vaccine.”
Leonid, Rostov-on-Don : “Every year I take my dog for a rabies vaccination. The veterinary clinic constantly used the same drug, which was written about in the dog’s veterinary passport. But this time he was not there, so the veterinarian suggested Rabizin, saying that he was no worse.
After vaccination we returned home. The dog behaved as usual: he ate well, played, and then slept peacefully. I concluded that this drug can also be injected. The main thing is that the pet does not get sick.”
Evgeniya, Vladivostok : “Every year we vaccinate our toy against rabies. I have never chosen a drug because I completely trust doctors. But the previous time, the dog did not tolerate the vaccine well, which is what she told the veterinarian about. He advised Rabizin and said that there were almost no complaints about side effects.
His words were confirmed. After vaccination we returned home. No changes in the dog's behavior were noticed. He was just as active, ate well, and fell asleep in the evening without complaining about anything. It’s a good vaccine, but I don’t recommend injecting yourself.”
Veterinarians
Sergey, veterinarian, Irkutsk : “I consider Rabizin one of the best vaccines against rabies. When used correctly, the product does not cause side effects. The vaccine is sold at an affordable price, which is a plus.”
Zinaida, veterinarian, Novosibirsk : “I often use Rabizin to prevent rabies. The vaccine is effective and has few contraindications. Puppies older than 3 months can be vaccinated.”
Cost and substitutes
The drug is available in veterinary pharmacies at a price of 120 rubles. in one shot. Rabizin injections are a prophylactic agent widely used by veterinarians.
Alternatively, the following may be prescribed:
- Nobivac;
- Eurican.
The drug has a combined effect and, in addition to protecting against rabies, produces immune protection against acute viral infections.
The medicine is available at any veterinary pharmacy, as well as in online stores. In the latter case, there is a danger of purchasing a drug that was stored without complying with the appropriate conditions. When agreeing to remote purchases, it is important to cooperate with trusted stores. Otherwise there may be a risk to the animal.
