Canigen KC
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Dogs.
Indications
Active immunisation of dogs against Bordetella bronchiseptica and canine parainfluenza virus for periods of increased risk to reduce clinical signs induced by B.
bronchiseptica and canine parainfluenza virus and to reduce shedding of canine parainfluenza virus.
Onset of immunity:
| for Bordetella bronchiseptica: | 72 hours after vaccination; |
| for canine parainfluenza virus: | three weeks after vaccination. |
Duration of immunity: 1 year
Dose to be administered and administration route
Allow the sterile diluent provided to reach room temperature (15 - 25°C). Aseptically reconstitute the freeze-dried vaccine with the diluent. Shake well after addition of the diluent. Remove the needle and administer 0.4 ml directly from the tip of the syringe into one nostril.
Vaccination scheme:
Dogs should be at least 3 weeks of age. When Canigen KC is concurrently administered (i.e. not mixed) with another vaccine of the Canigen series as indicated under section 4.8, dogs should not be younger than the minimum age recommended for the other Canigen vaccine.
Unvaccinated dogs should receive one dose at least 3 weeks prior to the period of anticipated risk, e.g. temporary kennelling, in order to get protection for both vaccine agents. In order to get protection for Bordetella bronchiseptica unvaccinated dogs should receive one dose at least 72 hours prior to the period of anticipated risk (see also section 4.5 Special precautions for use).
Revaccinate annually.
Adverse reactions
Mild discharges from the eyes and nose can occur from the day after vaccination, sometimes accompanied by wheezing, sneezing and/or coughing, particularly in very young susceptible puppies. Signs are generally transient, but in occasional cases may persist for up to four weeks. In animals, which show more severe signs, appropriate antibiotic treatment may be indicated. In very rare cases lethargy and vomiting may occur after vaccination. In very rare cases hypersensitivity reactions may occur. Such reactions may evolve to a more severe condition (anaphylaxis), which may be life-threatening. If such reactions occur appropriate treatment is recommended. Clinical signs of immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia, immunemediated thrombocytopenia or immune-mediated polyarthritis have been reported in very rare cases.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).
