Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Feline Rabies Vaccine (Recombinant) is dosed at 1 dose SC 12-16wk; booster 1yr; then annually in cats, per AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines 2020; VAS Task Force. Feline Rabies Vaccine (Recombinant) is used in cats for Core vaccination (rabies), Rabies post-exposure booster. Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Feline Rabies Vaccine (Recombinant) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: PureVax Feline Rabies, Nobivac Feline 1-Rabies
| 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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Recombinant canarypox-vectored rabies glycoprotein vaccine inducing protective immunity without adjuvant, reducing injection-site sarcoma risk.
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 cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Feline Rabies Vaccine (Recombinant) dose ranges in cats, with cited source references: SC 1 dose 12-16wk; booster 1yr; then annually; SC 1 dose Single booster within 5 days of exposure. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Feline Rabies Vaccine (Recombinant) in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Feline Rabies Vaccine (Recombinant) in cats include: Initial at 12-16 weeks; annual boosters required (no 3-year label for recombinant product); Single immediate booster for vaccinated cats with potential exposure. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Feline Rabies Vaccine (Recombinant) is indicated in cats for: Core vaccination (rabies), Rabies post-exposure booster.
These are general warnings for Feline Rabies Vaccine (Recombinant) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Non-adjuvanted — preferred for cats due to lower sarcoma risk. Annual vaccination required (no 3-year label). Legally required in most jurisdictions.
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 cats — 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.