Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Canine Rabies Vaccine is used in dog for Core vaccination (rabies prevention). Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Canine Rabies Vaccine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Imrab 3, Nobivac 3-Rabies
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1 dose | 12-16wk; booster 1yr; then q1-3yr | Initial at 12-16 weeks; booster at 1 year; then every 1-3 years per product label and jurisdiction | Core vaccination (rabies prevention) | Strong | AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines 2022; State rabies laws |
Need the exact dose for your patient?
These ranges are per kg. Enter your dog's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Inactivated rabies virus vaccine inducing active immunity with protective antibody titers. Adjuvanted for enhanced immune response.
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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 dog — 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.