Canine Distemper-Adenovirus Type 2-Coronavirus-Parainfluenza-Parvovirus Vaccine, Modified Live and Killed Virus-Leptospira Bacterin

Contents: Progard-8 is a modified live virus vaccine containing attenuated strains of canine distemper virus, adenovirus type 2, parainfluenza virus and parvovirus grown in the Pro-Cell Stable Cell Line. Progard-8 is presented in a desiccated form with inactivated canine coronavirus-Leptospira canicola and Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae bacterin as the diluent.The attenuated distemper virus strain used in Progard-8 is the Onderstepoort strain. The parvovirus component is patented* CPV Strain 154 which is an attenuated parvovirus strain of canine origin. The unique InterTek production process has made it possible to produce Progard-8 with high titered CPV and CDV components which are highly immunogenic.The Manhattan strain of adenovirus type 2 in Progard-8 confers protection against canine infectious hepatitis caused by CAV-1 as well as infectious tracheobronchitis caused by CAV-2. The use of the Manhattan strain of CAV-2 provides dual protection without the adverse reactions associated with CAV-1, such as corneal edema ("blue eye").
Contains gentamicin as a preservative.
Indications: Progard-8 is for the vaccination of healthy dogs against canine distemper virus, canine infectious hepatitis caused by CAV-1, canine respiratory infection caused by CAV-2, canine parainfluenza virus, canine parvovirus, canine coronavirus, and leptospirosis caused by L. canicola and L. icterohaemorrhagiae.
Dosage and Administration: Aseptically reconstitute the desiccated vaccine vial with the canine coronavirus-Leptospira spp bacterin provided and administer 1 mL by the subcutaneous route. Initial vaccination of healthy dogs may be given as early as 6 weeks of age with booster injections administered every 3-4 weeks until 12 weeks of age. Dogs over 12 weeks of age should receive 2 doses 3-4 weeks apart. Annual revaccination with a single dose is recommended.
Precaution(s): Recommended storage temperature 35-45°F (2-7°C). Do not freeze. Shake well before use. Use contents promptly once reconstituted. Non-chemically sterilized needles and syringes should be used for administration of vaccine. Burn this container and all unused contents.
Caution(s): Avoid vaccinating pregnant bitches. Administration of epinephrine may be indicated in the event of an anaphylactic reaction. Only healthy animals should be vaccinated. Animals incubating any disease, or animals stressed due to shipping, malnutrition or parasitism may not achieve or maintain an adequate immune response. This product is not hazardous when used according to directions supplied. A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is available upon request. This and any other consumer information can be obtained by calling Intervet's Customer Service Department at 1-800-441-8272.
For use in dogs only.
Presentation: Cartons of 25-1 dose desiccated vaccine vials and 25-1 dose inactivated canine coronavirus-Leptospira canicola and Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae combined bacterin vials as diluent. Packaged in recyclable plastic containers.