Canine Spectra 7

Manufacturer: Durvet

Canine Distemper-Adenovirus Type 2-Parainfluenza-Parvovirus Vaccine

Modified Live Virus

Leptospira Canicola-Icterohaemorrhagiae Bacterin

FOR USE IN DOGS ONLY

KEEP REFRIGERATED

Description

Spectra^® 7 vaccine 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 diluent is Canine Parvovirus Vaccine-Leptospira Canicola-Icterohaemorrhagiae Bacterin. The CAV-2 fraction cross-protects against respiratory infection caused by infectious canine hepatitis (CAV-1).

Canine Spectra 7 Indications

For the vaccination of healthy, susceptible dogs as an aid in the reduction of diseases caused by canine distemper, canine adenovirus type 1 and type 2, parainfluenza, parvovirus, Leptospira canicola and Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae.

Directions and Dosage: 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. Important note: Before injecting vaccine pull back slightly on syringe plunger. If blood enters they syringe freely, choose another injection site. Puppies 9 weeks or younger: Vaccinate healthy puppies at 3-4 week intervals until 16 weeks of age for at least 3 doses. 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. Disposal: Burn containers and unused contents.

Precautions

Do not vaccinate pregnant animals. Do not use in ferrets or mink. Protective immunity may not be completely established in all puppies vaccinated at less than 16 weeks of age because of maternal antibody interference. Only vaccinate healthy animals. Animals incubating any disease or stressed due to shipping, malnutrition, or parasitism may not achieve or maintain an adequate immune response. Burn containers and unused contents. Although rare, severe allergic reactions (anaphylactoid) may occur that require immediate veterinary care.

Preservatives: Gentamicin and Amphotericin B.

Antidote: Epinephrine

MADE IN THE USA

Produced by: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., St. Joseph, MO 64506 U.S.A.

U.S. Vet. License No. 124

Distributed by: Peak Marketing, P.O. Box 279, Blue Springs, MO 64013 U.S.A.

Spectra^® 7 is a trademark of Peak Marketing LLC

NAC No.: 1084242.5