Canine Rabies Vaccine for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Canine Rabies Vaccine is used in cat for Core vaccination (rabies). Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Canine Rabies Vaccine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Imrab 3, Nobivac 3-Rabies
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1 dose | First at 12-16 weeks; booster per product label | Initial at 12-16 weeks; booster at 1 year; then per label (non-adjuvanted preferred for cats) | Core vaccination (rabies) | Strong | AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines; VAS Task Force |
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Vaccine/Biologic drugs with cat dosing
Canine Rabies Vaccine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Canine Rabies 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.