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Canine Rabies Vaccine

Imrab 3, Nobivac 3-Rabies

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

Drug Class

Vaccine/Biologic

Routes

SCIM

Indications

Core vaccination (rabies prevention)Core vaccination (rabies)

Mechanism of Action

Inactivated rabies virus vaccine inducing active immunity with protective antibody titers. Adjuvanted for enhanced immune response.

Side effects & warnings

Legally required in most jurisdictions. Sarcoma risk at injection site (use distal limb in cats). Anaphylaxis rare but possible.

Species with Canine Rabies 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

Strong×2

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

Backed by 2 published sources

  • · AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines; VAS Task Force
  • · AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines 2022; State rabies laws

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 dose12-16wk; booster 1yr; then q1-3yrStrongAAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines 2022; State rabies laws
Cat (Domestic)SC1 doseFirst at 12-16 weeks; booster per product labelStrongAAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines; VAS Task Force

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