Feline Rabies Vaccine (Recombinant) for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Feline Rabies Vaccine (Recombinant) is used in cat for Core vaccination (rabies), Rabies post-exposure booster. Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Feline Rabies Vaccine (Recombinant) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: PureVax Feline Rabies, Nobivac Feline 1-Rabies
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1 dose | 12-16wk; booster 1yr; then annually | Initial at 12-16 weeks; annual boosters required (no 3-year label for recombinant product) | Core vaccination (rabies) | Strong | AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines 2020; VAS Task Force |
| SC | 1 dose | Single booster within 5 days of exposure | Single immediate booster for vaccinated cats with potential exposure | Rabies post-exposure booster | Strong | NASPHV Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control |
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Mechanism of action
Recombinant canarypox-vectored rabies glycoprotein vaccine inducing protective immunity without adjuvant, reducing injection-site sarcoma risk.
Side effects & warnings
Non-adjuvanted — preferred for cats due to lower sarcoma risk. Annual vaccination required (no 3-year label). Legally required in most jurisdictions.
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
Why a species-specific page? Feline Rabies Vaccine (Recombinant) 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.