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This item cannot be shipped to Minnesota, Canada and P.O. Boxes. Use must be approved by your veterinarian.
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Description
Canine Spectra 5, is for intramuscular or subcutaneous vaccination of healthy dogs and puppies. Canine Spectra 5 is a combination of antigenic, attenuated strains of Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus Type 2 (CAV-2), Canine Parainfluenza, and Canine Parvovirus Type 2b, propagated in cell line tissue cultures. The CAV-2 fraction cross-protects against respiratory infection caused by infectious canine hepatitis (CAV-1).
Key Benefits
- Contains Type 2B Parvovirus for rapid immunity and cross protection against all recognized field strains
- High titer, low passage parvo fraction - High vaccine titers have been shown to overcome low-level maternal antibody interference in puppies
- Meets or exceeds all USDA Standards
- Convenient choice of IM or SC administration
- Economical and ideal first shot for puppies - No Lepto fractions
Indications
For the vaccination of health, susceptible dogs and puppies as an aid in the reduction of diseases caused by canine distemper, canine adenovirus types 1 and 1, parainfluenza, and parvovirus.
Useful Information
View Canine Spectra 5 Drug Facts Sheet.
The dosage is 1 mL injected intramuscularly or subcutaneously. Open syringe by twisting or tapping the cap against a hard surface to break the heat weld. Prepare the vaccine by injecting the diluent into the vial containing the desiccated vaccine cake. Shake well. Withdraw entire contents into the syringe. Thoroughly prepare injection site with antiseptic.
Subcutaneous administration: Lift the loose skin behind the neck or behind front leg and insert needle. Inject entire contents of syringe. Do not inject directly into blood vessel (see note below).
Intramuscular administration: Insert needle into muscle of the hind limb (see illustration). Inject entire contents of syringe. Do not inject directly into blood vessel.
Precautions:
Before injecting vaccine pull back slightly on syringe plunger. If blood enters the syringe freely, choose another injection site. For puppies 9 weeks or younger vaccinate healthy puppies at 3-4 week intervals until 16 weeks of age for at least 3 doses. For puppies over 9 weeks and adults give a minimum of 2 doses at 3-4 week intervals. Annual revaccination with a single dose is recommended
Storage:
Store out of direct sunlight at 35° - 45°F (2° - 7°C). Do not freeze.
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