Description of the complex vaccine
Manufacturer and purpose
The drug belongs to vaccines against distemper and rabies, intended for dogs of various breeds. It was created by a company from France called Merial.
The medication is available in the form of a suspension for injection. Consists of 2 components – lyophilized (DHPPI2-L) and liquid (LR).
The vaccine is intended to build immunity in dogs against certain types of diseases such as plague, infectious hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza, adenovirus infection, and rabies.
The drug has no harmful effects. Not intended for treatment.
Vaccination is carried out only in healthy animals that do not suffer from a parasitic infection.
DHPPI2, L and LR
There are 2 types of medication - L and LR. The first type of vaccine acts as a prophylactic against carnivore distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus and parainfluenza. It also helps develop immunity against leptospirosis.
LR is considered an extended version of Eurikan. This vaccine helps prevent the development of rabies.
A vaccine called Eurican R has not yet been developed.
Primo
Eurican Primo is a high titer monovalent vaccine designed to protect puppies against parvovirus enteritis. Its effect is aimed at overcoming the barrier created by maternal antibodies and reducing the immune gap.
Indications for use and mechanism of action
Eurikan is used for prophylactic purposes to prevent the development of:
- adenoviruses;
- rabies (only if labeled “LR”);
- carnivore plague;
- parainfluenza type 2;
- leptospirosis;
- parvoviruses.
If the drug enters the body:
- produces protective antibodies that provide lasting immunity to the listed diseases;
- begins to act after 2 weeks;
- It is valid for a year, therefore it requires annual revaccination.
Eurikan is not a drug, so it is useless for sick pets.
Despite the fact that vaccination does not guarantee one hundred percent protection, a vaccinated dog tolerates the disease more easily.
Eurikan is not a drug, so it is useless for sick pets
Composition and expiration date
Eurikan has 2 components. The first of them is produced in dry form and resembles a porous mass . Characterized by a yellowish or beige tint. The composition includes strains of dangerous infections: parvovirus, adenovirus, plague and parainfluenza of the second type.
Also, the dry component consists of polypeptides and glucides, which act as stabilizers.
The second component is the liquid component . Available in the form of a cloudy solution. After long-term storage it becomes transparent, and sediment forms at the bottom.
Leptospire has been added to the liquid. If the LR option is presented, then the drug is enriched with rabies viruses.
The components of the medication are packaged in different bottles. Their volume is 1 ml. Before vaccination they are mixed with each other.
The medicine is stored at a temperature of +2...+8°C in a dry and dark place. Eurican is valid for 2 years from the date of manufacture.
Instructions for use
Scheme and dosages
The vaccine is administered to puppies in an amount of 1 ml, regardless of weight and age. After the first injection, the drug is used again after 3-5 weeks. After this, vaccination is recommended every year. Animals under 7 weeks of age are administered the drug Eurican DHPPI2-L.
A vaccine containing the rabies virus is given to pets older than 3 months. If the first option was chosen, then the rabies vaccination is given after 6 months.
When using the vaccine, you must adhere to some rules:
- The liquid part of the drug is shaken in the bottle.
- After this, the rubber stopper is pierced with a syringe and a needle, and the liquid component is drawn into it.
- The suspension is introduced into the bottle containing the dry contents. You cannot open the cork, just make a puncture.
- Shake well until the components are completely dissolved. The prepared composition is drawn into the syringe.
Vaccination is carried out every year. Skipping vaccinations is not recommended.
How and where to inject?
The injection is administered subcutaneously into the scapular region or intramuscularly into the femoral region. The injection site is first treated with ethyl alcohol.
Food intake does not affect the administration of the drug, so the pet can be fed before vaccination.
Features of the Eurikan vaccines
In order not only to protect your puppy or adult pet from many dangerous diseases, but also not to cause harm, you should take into account the facts reported in the instructions for use of the Eurikan series vaccines:
- Vaccines "Piro", "DHPPI2-L" and "DHPPI2-LR" can be stored for 2 years at a temperature of 2-8 degrees. An exception is “Primo”, since this drug is stored for 3 years;
Doubtful vaccines (expired, discolored, stored at too low/high temperatures) are strictly prohibited from injecting into your dog. Before disposal, bottles with the drug must be boiled for half an hour;
The Eurican Piro and Primo vaccines should be used immediately after opening, and the DHPPI2-L and DHPPI2-LR vaccines should be administered to the animal within the first half hour after opening the bottle;
Eurican preparations should not be administered to sick or weakened animals. At the same time, Eurikan Piro should not be injected into dogs during pregnancy (at any stage), but it can be administered during lactation. "DHPPI2-L" and "DHPPI2-LR" can be administered in the first third of pregnancy. "Primo" can be injected into pregnant and lactating bitches;
10 days before the administration of vaccines, dogs are dewormed;
In some cases, dogs may develop a slight swelling at the injection site (it goes away on its own within a day or two). Loss of appetite and apathetic state are possible. After Eurikan Piro, pets experience increased body temperature and very rarely anaphylactic shock (this will require urgent contact with a veterinarian);
Reviews from owners and veterinarian
Elena, spaniel owner, Zheleznogorsk:
“My daughter has wanted a dog for a long time. But I knew that the pet needed special care. I bought a spaniel puppy from a friend. At 12 weeks, the Eurican vaccine with rabies viruses was used for the first time. No side effects were observed. Now we vaccinate our pets every year.”
Victor, owner of a French bulldog, Kaluga:
“The dog is already 5 years old. For the first time, Nobivak was used for immunization. When the next vaccination came, the drug was not available in either the pharmacy or the veterinary clinic. They suggested Eurikan LR, which contains rabies viruses.
After 2 days, a large lump appeared at the injection site. The dog could not walk, so he slept constantly. Everything went away in just 1.5 weeks.”
Ulyana Petrovna, veterinarian, Vladivostok:
“I believe that Eurican is one of the best drugs for vaccinating an animal against dangerous viruses. Vaccinations begin in early childhood, and then continue every year. Side effects are rare. Always on sale."
What's better instead?
Nobivak
The Nobivak vaccine has several types:
- Nobivak Puppy DP . Protects against plague and parvovirus enteritis. Used for puppies at 6 weeks.
- Nobivac DHPPi . Intended for vaccination of adult and small dogs over 10 weeks of age.
- Nobivak for rabies and leptospirosis . Often used in combination.
- Nobivak KS . Helps against parainfluenza and bordetellosis.
Immunization is carried out annually. The drug is administered in a dosage of 1 ml, regardless of the weight and age of the pet. The medicine will cost 190-210 rubles. The price is less than its analogue.
Nobivak is an effective remedy, but it is becoming more difficult to find in pharmacies. Therefore, the choice often stops at Eurikan. It is not recommended to mix components with each other. But if one vaccine is not suitable, next time it can be replaced with another.
Rabizin
Rabizin is a non-live vaccine and is intended for prevention against rabies. Available in the form of a clear solution. Does not require mixing with other components. 14-21 days after the injection, the dog develops full immunity, which lasts for 3 years.
Rabisin is better than Eurikan in that it is used for the prevention of dogs during pregnancy and lactation. The minimum age for the first vaccination is 12 weeks.
Rabizin is cheaper than Eurican. The price for a bottle with 1 dose is 140 rubles. But Eurikan allows you to avoid infection with plague viruses, enteritis, and adenovirus.
Mixing medications is not recommended, as the risk of side effects increases.
Other analogues
Eurikan has other analogues:
- Rubix. A cheap product, the cost of which is 40-50 rubles. Protects against rabies. Immunization is carried out once every 3 years.
- Biocan R. Refers to complex drugs, as it protects against rabies and leptospirosis. The immune response occurs after 40 days. It is prohibited to give injections to dogs with elevated temperatures, injuries or parasitic infestations. The average cost is 370 rubles.
- Multikan-8. Refers to structural analogues of Eurikan. Protects against plague, adenovirus, coronavirus, rabies and leptospirosis. It has 2 components - dry and liquid substances. The volume of the injected solution is 3 ml. Prescribed intramuscularly. Price – 252 rubles.
Which drug to choose is worth asking your veterinarian . The choice depends on the individual characteristics of the animal.
Eurican is an effective and inexpensive remedy for preventing the development of dangerous pathologies in dogs. The medication is well tolerated by both puppies and adult dogs. Injections are given to pets of different breeds. Preventive manipulations must be carried out in a veterinary clinic under the supervision of a doctor.
Contraindications
The Eurikan vaccine is considered harmless, but has a number of contraindications. It is prohibited to use the drug in the following cases:
- less than 10 days have passed since mandatory deworming;
- weakened or sick animals;
- immediately after suffering from viral diseases;
- puppies under 7 weeks of age for the L version, and 3 months for the LR version;
- damage to the integrity of the bottles;
- the presence of impurities in the liquid part of the vaccine;
- after the expiration date.
Our dog is six years old. After vaccination with Eurican, a side effect appeared: the face and neck began to swell, that is, Quincke's edema. I had to urgently go back to the clinic and get an IV. The veterinary passport noted that she was not suitable for us. My advice to those considering vaccinations is to stay at the clinic or nearby for one to two hours and observe the dog.
I have been breeding dogs for six years and have been using Eurikan all this time. I give it to puppies and adult dogs. It is well tolerated and has never caused allergic reactions compared to Nobivak.
Great vaccine. As for the price, I want to say that you have to pay for good quality, and treating a dog is much more expensive and is not always possible.
