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US brand names:Nobivac Intra-Trac 3, Bronchi-Shield
Bordetella bronchiseptica Vaccine is dosed at 1 dose SC Off-label; no established protocol in guinea pigs, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 6.28 (Because of the adjuvants and carriers, many vaccines have a slaughter withdrawal time of 21). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Attenuated or inactivated Bordetella bronchiseptica stimulating mucosal and systemic immunity against kennel cough complex.
Intranasal route preferred for mucosal immunity. Mild sneezing/coughing 3-5 days post-vaccination is normal. Do not give to immunosuppressed animals.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Guinea Pig drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | Intranasal | 1 dose | Annually or 2wk before high-risk expo | Strong | 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines, American Animal Hospital Association (https://www.aaha.org/resources/2022-aaha-canine-vaccination-guidelines/), verified 2026-08-05 |
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