Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Canine Influenza Vaccine is used in cat for CIV H3N2 prevention (off-label). Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Canine Influenza Vaccine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Nobivac Canine Flu Bivalent, Vanguard CIV H3N2/H3N8
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1 dose | Not routinely recommended for cats | No established feline protocol; used off-label in shelter outbreaks | CIV H3N2 prevention (off-label) | Anecdotal | AVMA/AAFP Reports on CIV in Cats |
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Inactivated canine influenza virus H3N2 and H3N8 strains inducing protective antibody response. Does not prevent infection but reduces severity and shedding.
Two-dose primary series required. Recommended for dogs at high risk (boarding, shows, shelters). Mild injection site reactions possible.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Canine Influenza Vaccine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.