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Canine Influenza Vaccine

Nobivac Canine Flu Bivalent, Vanguard CIV H3N2/H3N8

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Vaccine/Biologic

Routes

SC

Indications

Canine influenza preventionCIV H3N2 prevention (off-label)

Mechanism of Action

Inactivated canine influenza virus H3N2 and H3N8 strains inducing protective antibody response. Does not prevent infection but reduces severity and shedding.

Side effects & warnings

Two-dose primary series required. Recommended for dogs at high risk (boarding, shows, shelters). Mild injection site reactions possible.

Species with Canine Influenza Vaccine dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×1Anecdotal×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by 2 published sources

  • · AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines 2022
  • · AVMA/AAFP Reports on CIV in Cats

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)SC1 dose2 doses 2-4 weeks apart; then annuallyModerateAAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines 2022
Cat (Domestic)SC1 doseNot routinely recommended for catsAnecdotalAVMA/AAFP Reports on CIV in Cats

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