To protect a puppy or an adult dog from contracting various infections that are dangerous, even fatal, it is necessary to regularly vaccinate animals.
In most cases, experts recommend using the Eurican vaccine as a preventive measure for diseases.
It is important to understand what the drug is, how it works, and what side effects may occur.
Eurican vaccine: principle of action
The drug is a complex product produced by a well-known French company. Used for preventive purposes against various infections. If the animal does become infected, then after vaccination the disease occurs in a milder form.
Eurican forms an immune system that resists many pathological processes.
The product is not hazardous to health. It is worth noting that this does not apply to medications. Only healthy animals can be vaccinated .
Consists of 2 parts:
Lyophilized mass. Has a porous consistency. The shade is beige or yellowish. Contains strains of pathogens such as adenovirus, parvovirus, parainfluenza type 2 and plague. In addition, the composition contains glucides and polypeptides that perform a stabilizing function.- Dilution solution. If the drug is stored for a long time, then over time the consistency becomes transparent, and sediment appears at the bottom of the container.
Contains Leptospira (a genus of spirochete bacteria). If the bottle is marked LR, this indicates that the product contains rabies strains.
The main effect of Eurikan is aimed at the susceptibility of the immune system to viral pathogens. This happens 2 weeks after administration of the drug. The obtained result lasts for one year. After this, revaccination is carried out.
Indications for use indicating the target species
Active immunization of dogs for the purpose of:
- prevent mortality and clinical signs caused by canine distemper virus (CDV),
- prevent mortality and clinical signs caused by infectious canine hepatitis virus (CAV),
- reduce viral excretion in respiratory diseases caused by canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2),
- mortality, clinical signs and viral excretion caused by canine parvovirus (PARVO),
- reduce viral excretion caused by canine parainfluenza virus type 2 (CPiV),
Onset of immunity: 2 weeks for all vaccine strains.
Duration of immunity: at least one year after the second vaccination. Course of use of Eurikan for all strains. Current problems and serological data indicate that protection against distemper, adenovirus and parvovirus lasts 2 years after primary vaccination followed by the first annual booster.
Any decision to change the vaccination schedule for this veterinary drug should be made on an individual basis, taking into account the dog's vaccination history and epidemiological context. Protection has been demonstrated against canine parvovirus types 2a, 2b and 2c either by challenge (type 2b) or serology (type 2a and 2c).
Safety and efficacy data are available which demonstrate that this vaccine can be administered on the same day, but is not mixed with rabizin, if the vaccine has been reconstituted with Eurican L or Eurican Lmulti. When Merial vaccines containing rabies are administered, the minimum age for vaccination is 12 weeks of age.
When introducing LR restored with the help of the Ericana vaccine
Swelling (maximum size 1.5 cm) may form at the injection site may be caused due to the presence of aluminum hydroxide and slight swelling (~4 cm) may occur after injection, regression usually occurs within 1-4 days.
There is no information on the safety and effectiveness of this vaccination when used with any other veterinary medicinal product other than the products mentioned above. The decision to use this vaccination before or after any other veterinary medicinal product must be made on an individual basis.
How to store
Eurikan should be protected from moisture and exposure to sunlight. The optimal temperature for storing the vaccine is +2...+8 °C.
Do not keep the product together with food. For this purpose, you need to allocate a separate shelf in the refrigerator.
If some time has passed after opening and mold has appeared on the product, or other changes have occurred, then a disinfection procedure is carried out (it is necessary to boil the container for 10 minutes) and disposal. The same rule should be followed if the expiration date has expired.
The drug should not be frozen. If this happens, then the vaccine cannot be used. The product is disposed of. Subject to storage conditions, the shelf life of the product is 24 months from the date of issue.
Composition and release form of Eurikan L
Eurican L consists of two components: - lyophilized vaccine "Eurican DHPPI2", which is a mixture of attenuated strains of canine distemper virus, adenovirus type 2, parvovirus and canine parainfluenza virus type 2. The vaccine in appearance is a dry, homogeneous, white porous mass. — liquid vaccine “Eurican-L” containing inactivated leptospira of the Icterrohemorrhagia and Canicola serogroups. The vaccine in appearance is a colorless transparent liquid. The components of the Eurican DHPPI2-L vaccine are packaged in glass bottles of 1 ml (1 dose). The bottles are sealed with rubber stoppers and rolled with aluminum caps.
What is it done for?
Vaccination is designed to protect the animal from such dangerous diseases as:
adenovirus;- plague;
- hepatitis of infectious nature;
- rabies;
- leptospirosis;
- babesiosis;
- parainfluenza;
- parvovirus
If you follow the rules, the drug does not pose a threat to your pet.
Compound
Suspension for injection, prepared immediately before administration from two components: lyophilized - "DHPPI2" and liquid - "Eurikan-LR".
Eurican DHPPI; made from culture liquids of cell cultures infected with attenuated strains of canine distemper virus, adenovirus CAV2, parvovirus and canine parainfluenza virus-2 with the addition of a drying medium as a stabilizer. Eurikan-LR is made from inactivated leptospira serogroups Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae and Leptospira canicola, glycoproteins of the rabies virus, strain G52, with the addition of aluminum hydroxide as an adjuvant.
How to prepare a puppy/dog
In order for the procedure to be successful and not cause a negative reaction after the first vaccination, you must adhere to some rules:
It is recommended to perform vaccination only in specialized institutions. Vaccinations made must be included in the dog’s veterinary passport, which will not create any difficulties in the future when traveling abroad.- Injections are only allowed on animals without pathological abnormalities. If your pet is unwell, the procedure will have to be postponed. Immunization is also not recommended during puppy teething.
- Approximately 14 days before the procedure, the animal is dewormed and treated for fleas. This measure is necessary, since the parasites present in the animal’s body, capable of releasing toxic substances, weaken the protective functions of the four-legged animal.
- The drug can trigger the development of allergies, so the dog needs to be given a drug of the anti-allergy group. This could be Suprastin, Diphenhydramine, etc.
3-4 hours before vaccination it is necessary to measure the animal’s body temperature. In a healthy state, indicators should be within +37…+39 °C.
Vaccination calendar
Vaccination must be carried out according to the schedule shown in the table.
| Age | Sequence of vaccinations |
| 56 days | First |
| 12 weeks. | Second |
| 12 months | Third |
| Over a year old | Every year for the rest of your life |
To develop the immune system, you need to adhere to the vaccination schedule.
If only the Eurican DHPPI2-L drug is used (there is no rabies virus strain), then the first vaccination is allowed for puppies from two months of age.
For primary immunization, a double injection of the drug is indicated. A repeat injection should be done only after 3-5 weeks.
For immunization carried out 2 times, the first vaccine or Eurikan DHPPI2-LR is used. It should be taken into account that the product, which contains rabies strains, is allowed for use only from one year of age. When choosing the first option for puppy vaccination, comprehensive vaccination is contraindicated. Injections are given only separately.
The third is given 12 months after the second vaccination.
Revaccination is carried out every year for all pets.
Experts do not recommend skipping routine immunization, which is explained by a decrease in the quality of protective functions. If this cannot be avoided, then immunization must be carried out in the near future.
Contraindications for use
Taking eurian is contraindicated for:
- individual intolerance to the components included in the composition;
- illness or weakened condition;
- less than 3 months (“LR”) or 7 weeks (“L”);
- the presence of foreign impurities in the liquid component;
- deworming completed less than 10 days before vaccination;
- recent viral infection;
- violation of the integrity of the bottle;
- expiration date.
Avoid contact of eurican with skin and mucous membranes. Rinse the affected area thoroughly with water. If the drug is accidentally administered to a person, treat the injection site with an antiseptic (iodine, ethyl alcohol) and seek medical help.
How to do it yourself
If you decide to administer the drug at home, you need to be extremely careful and follow the instructions.
Instruments are treated with an alcohol solution. The bottle with liquid contents is thoroughly shaken to obtain a homogeneous mass (there should be no sediment).
The cork is pierced with a needle and the contents are collected. It is introduced into the container where the dry component is located and mixed thoroughly. No need to remove the plug. The needle is inserted into it.
The syringe is filled with the resulting liquid. The injection site is wiped with a cloth soaked in alcohol.
Where to administer, vaccine dosage
Regardless of the age of the four-legged friend, the dose of the drug is equal to 1 ml of solution, which is obtained from two bottles.
Injections can be made into the scapula area by subcutaneous injection, or intramuscularly into the thigh.
Eating food does not have any negative effect on the effect of the substance, so there is no need to deprive your pet of food the day before.
Caring for the animal after vaccination
Vaccination involves the introduction of a short-term quarantine.
This will avoid the development of undesirable consequences. For 2-3 days after the injection, it is not recommended to walk with the puppy or bathe him. It is necessary to ensure that the pet is not subjected to heavy physical activity and gets more rest.
If allergies to other drugs have previously been noticed, then you need to monitor your pet’s condition with special attention..
conclusions
Eurikan works great: over the years of my practice there has not been a single case when the vaccine was “pierced” by infections.
Even more, it continues to act for another 1-1.5 months after the last vaccination: several patients overstayed their revaccination dates, and their pets remained healthy, although during this time they were in contact with wild or stray animals. True, it’s not worth the risk: in most cases, immune protection lasts up to a year. Although I have heard of rare cases where dogs vaccinated with Eurican became infected with plague, leptospirosis or parainfluenza. But you should understand that any vaccine can “break through”: no vaccine will provide 100% protection. If there is a dangerous epizootic situation in your area of residence or in the kennel, the dog is highly likely to become infected. But if an animal is vaccinated, it has a better chance of recovery.
Eurican is well tolerated by dogs. The only side effect that always occurs is swelling at the injection site, which is standard for vaccination, which goes away on its own after 2-3 days. And cases of allergies are rare, insignificant and mainly occur in small breeds: Chihuahuas, toy terriers, Yorkies, Spitz.
Although there are no complaints about Eurikan, I prefer to use Multican polyvalent vaccinations - they protect against more viruses and are cheaper. If you need protection from coronavirus enteritis, then I use Vanguard Plus 5 L4 CV or Duramun Max 5-CvK/4L. In addition to or instead of Eurican Primo (depending on the epidemiological situation in the area of residence), I advise puppies to receive an injection of Nobivak Puppy DP against distemper and enteritis.
When should you refuse vaccination?
Despite the fact that Eurican is considered a safe drug, after its use the development of a number of side effects cannot be ruled out, due to which the drug has a number of limitations.
The medicine is absolutely contraindicated in the following situations:
individual intolerance to components;- the period of gestation of puppies, regardless of the stage of pregnancy;
- if less than ten days have passed after treatment for worms;
- age up to three months in case of introduction of the LR version, or up to seven weeks when using the drug with the L mark.
Dogs that are severely emaciated due to an acute or chronic pathological process are not allowed to be vaccinated, since during this period the animal is severely weakened. Also, vaccinations should not be given immediately after viral infections, even in the absence of characteristic clinical manifestations.
Immunization should be refused if the drug is expired or sediment and foreign impurities are found in it.
Contraindications and side effects
Like any vaccine, Eurican is prohibited from being used:
- weakened animals;
- dogs that have already become infected with viral diseases - blood tests are needed to confirm or refute;
- pets with infections;
- dogs not treated with antiparasitic drugs;
- simultaneously with other serums;
- after the expiration date, if the integrity of the packaging is damaged, if the consistency of the drug differs from normal.
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Separately, there is the possibility of vaccinating pregnant bitches. Each serum has its own characteristics:
- DHPPi2-L and DHPPi2-LR are prohibited from being administered from the second third of gestation;
- Piro is not used from the beginning of pregnancy;
- Primo and Herpes is safe for pregnant and lactating dogs.
Adverse reactions are not strong and occur rarely. Most common:
- swelling at the injection site;
- allergies - manifested by itching, rash, redness at the site of serum injection and cyanosis of the mucous membranes;
- decreased appetite;
- apathy, drowsiness.
All of these symptoms are normal complications. They go away on their own without treatment. The only serious side effect is anaphylactic shock due to intolerance to the components. It is urgently eliminated with symptomatic means.
