Nobivak Triquet Trio for cats - what is the vaccine for and how to use it?

One of the important vaccines is Nobivak for cats, which is recommended to be injected into the withers of pets to prevent the development of panleukopenia, calcivirosis, and rhinotracheitis. The drug is of high quality, produced by a Dutch company, and therefore rarely causes adverse reactions or other unpleasant consequences. Vaccination of kittens and adults using the Nobivak vaccine is performed in a veterinary clinic by an experienced specialist.

Components and features of the action

Nobivac Tricat Trio is a comprehensive vaccination that is prescribed for kittens and adult pets. Thanks to its unique composition, it is possible to prevent the progression of many infectious diseases. The medicine for cats contains the following components:

• 5.2 lg plaque forming units (PFU) of feline rhinotracheitis virus;
• 4.6 lg PFU of calicivirus infection;
• 4.3 lg TCD50 of panleukopenia virus.

For better action, Nobivak contains hydrolyzed collagen, as well as pancreatic hydrolyzate casien glucite and potassium hydrogen orthophosphate buffer. The action of the drug is aimed at suppressing the activity of pathogenic microorganisms that provoke the development of panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis and calcivirosis. After using Nobivak by kittens and cats, the body begins to produce specific antibodies after 10 days. Nobivac is effective against some diseases for 3 years; against others, for example, calcivirus, the immune system protects cats for about 12 months.

Description of the drug

Nobivak Triket is a drug for the prevention of viral and parasitic diseases. Even in cases where the animal has never left the apartment, it is advisable to vaccinate. This is due to the fact that pathogens can be brought into the house by humans.

You should also understand that some pet diseases are dangerous for their owners.

Nobivak Triket for cats is designed to combat the following diseases:

1. Rhinotracheitis. A very dangerous viral infection, the symptoms of which can easily be confused with a common cold. It spreads and develops extremely quickly. It is expressed by coughing and constantly watery eyes. Approximately 20−25% of infected animals die.
2. Calcivirosis. It is a difficult infection to carry. Affects joints (there is a high likelihood of arthritis), mucous membrane, digestive system and respiratory tract.
3. Panleukopenia. Popularly, this disease is better known as plague. An extremely dangerous, often fatal disease. If you do not provide timely assistance to the animal, there is a 90% chance that it will die.

It must be remembered that the Nobivac Tricat Trio vaccination does not provide protection against rabies to your pet. For this you need Nobivak Rabies (suitable for kittens from the ninth day of life).

Triquet vaccine is produced in the form of a light pink powder. To make an injection solution, Nobivac Diluent is used. It is also quite acceptable to use regular saline solution. The drug promotes natural immunity to various viruses. The medicine contains the following weakened strains:

1. G2620A.
2. F9.
3. Bristol.

The medicine is hermetically packaged in bottles. A vacuum is created in a glass vial during production. If the aluminum cap is damaged, the quality of the medicine will significantly decrease due to air ingress, which will worsen the effect.

After dilution, the medicine must be injected immediately, since after half an hour the solution will completely lose its properties.

What is it for?

The schedule and dose are selected individually by a specialist.
A vaccination regimen using Nobivak is prescribed by a veterinarian and the drug helps protect cats and small felines from the following dangerous diseases:

• Panleukopenia. In veterinary medicine, this pathology is also known as feline distemper, which is highly contagious. The disease disrupts the functioning of the heart, gastrointestinal tract and respiratory system. If the Nobivak Triket Trio vaccine was not administered on time, then there is a high probability of getting sick.
• Calcivirosis. The deviation is caused by viruses that affect the upper respiratory organs, as well as the oral cavity of cats. In advanced cases, lameness develops.
• Rhinotracheitis or feline herpes. Refers to acute viral respiratory diseases, which affects the visual and respiratory organs.

If a kitten and an adult are not vaccinated in time using the drug “Nobivak”, then in case of infection with panleukopenia, the probability of immediate death is 90%.

What types are there?

There are a number of Nobivac products with different effects.
You should not choose vaccinations against rabies and other serious pathologies in cats on your own, since there are many varieties, which only an experienced veterinarian can help you understand. There are these types of drugs that have different actions:

• "Nobivak Tricket Trio" for cats;
• Nobivac BB;
• Rabies;
• Forcat;
• solvent "Diluent";
• "Nobivak Dukat".

How to use the vaccine

Each vaccination is done according to a specific scheme. Vaccination with BB is carried out according to the following algorithm:

• Add a solvent to the powder and shake well;
• warm in your hand for about 60 seconds;
• the solution is drawn into a syringe, while replacing the needle with a nozzle for injection into the nasal passages;
• The pet’s head is raised, the mouth is clamped, and an injection is made into the nose.

1 bottle contains 1 dose. Prescribed from 4 weeks, revaccination at 1 year and then annually.

For Triket and Forket there is a slightly different method:

• the powder is dissolved with a solvent until smooth;
• the injection site is treated with an alcohol solution;
• The medicine is drawn into a syringe and injected under the skin.

Prescribed from 8-9 weeks, re-vaccination after 3-4 weeks, revaccination annually, then annually.

Prick at the withers

The rabies vaccination is presented as a suspension and therefore does not require special preparation. The ampoule is shaken, drawn into a syringe, and injected subcutaneously. Simultaneous administration with Triket and Forket is possible, but in different syringes and in different places. Carry out at 8-9 weeks, revaccination at 1 year, then once a year.

Instructions for use

It is possible to get the Nobivak Forket vaccination and its other types at a veterinary clinic. Before immunizing pets, it is necessary to mix the vaccine powder with Nobivak Diluent or saline solution in an amount of 1 ml. The diluted medicine is injected under the skin, usually at the cat's withers. There is the following vaccination schedule for pets:

• at 8-9 weeks of age;
• a month after the vaccination performed for the first time.

It is recommended to administer Nobivac Forcat serum annually.
Instructions for use of the drug "Nobivak" inform owners that an annual revaccination of 1 dose of the medication is required. The solution must be administered no later than 30 minutes after the dry mass of the Nobivak drug has dissolved. Before vaccination, it is important to treat the animal’s skin with 70% ethyl alcohol. Before injecting your kitten, you should make sure that the disinfectant has dried.

General rules for vaccination

The manufacturer claims that Nobivak is a harmless vaccine, but there are some rules that should not be forgotten:

• before use, you need to make sure that there are no contraindications;
• you need to take into account the age of the animal;
• You cannot violate the vaccination schedule (otherwise the effect of the vaccine may “disappear”);
• if the next vaccination is missed, it should be done as soon as possible;
• animals living in the same room must be treated at the same time;
• before vaccination, the cat must be treated for worms;
• Only healthy cats can be vaccinated;
• the compatibility of the vaccine with other drugs must be taken into account;
• You should remember about personal safety measures (it is recommended to use personal protective equipment - gloves, masks, etc.).

Can Nobivak be used in pregnant cats and kittens?

Regardless of the type of vaccine, Nobivak cannot be used by pregnant or lactating cats (except for Bb, it is safe for mother cats). Kittens can be vaccinated, but from a specific age:

• Tricat - from 2 months;
• Bb - from 1 month;
• Forcat - 2–2.5 months (in rare cases, animals are vaccinated at 1.5 months, but in this case the kitten must also be vaccinated at 2 months, and then at 3 months);
• Rabies - from 3 months (if there is a risk of an epidemic, the vaccination can be repeated after a month);
• Ducat - from 2 months (if the kitten’s mother is not vaccinated) or from 3 months (if the nursing cat is vaccinated).

One-month-old kittens can only use Nobivac Bb

Table: compatibility of vaccines with each other and with other drugs

Contraindications and side effects

Contraindications to the use of the Nobivak vaccine include the following factors:

• weakened state;
• exhaustion;
• parasitic diseases (helminthiasis, etc.);
• infectious diseases.

If I'm not sure that my cat is healthy, I always contact the veterinarian. Our veterinarian not only examines my animals, but also monitors whether I comply with the vaccination schedule. If I miss another vaccination, the doctor himself calls and reminds me about it. And so that I can call the clinic at any time, the veterinarian’s business card with the phone number hangs on my refrigerator. By the way, since this business card was in a prominent place, I have become less likely to miss important cat events.

When vaccinated in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, no side effects occur. Sometimes short-term pathologies appear:

• slight swelling at the injection site (with subcutaneous injection);
• slight increase in temperature that resolves within 48 hours;
• sneezing, coughing, slight and short-term discharge from the nose and eyes (for Bb).

Contraindications

Since the medicine is prophylactic, there are no cases in which its use is prohibited. But still, to prevent side effects and other unpleasant consequences, veterinarians do not recommend vaccination with Nobivak in the following conditions:

• pregnancy in cats;
• simultaneous use of other vaccines;
• weakened immune system or untreated disease;
• lack of an antiparasitic program;
• Kittens are less than 9 weeks old.

Preparing your pet for vaccination

An absolutely healthy animal must be vaccinated. 10-14 days before the procedure, you need to visit a veterinarian, take the necessary tests, and also carry out anthelmintic therapy for the purpose of prevention, and if any, until complete destruction. If a family has several pets, then they all need to be vaccinated at the same time.

When is vaccination prohibited?

If any health problems are detected (cold symptoms, lethargy, intestinal upset, hyperthermia, inflammatory processes), immunization is postponed until complete recovery and can only be carried out after examination by a veterinarian.

At an appointment with a veterinarian
Also, vaccination is not carried out if:

• Less than 14 days have passed since taking antibiotic therapy;
• surgical intervention is planned, then immunization is carried out no later than 3 weeks before and 3 weeks after surgery;
• at least 8 weeks old;
• there is pregnancy or lactation period.

special instructions

When performing procedures using the drug "Nobivak", some caution should be taken so as not to harm the cat's body. Be sure to adhere to the rules of asepsis to prevent infection and complications. It is also important to pay attention to other rules:

• If the solution gets on the mucous membrane of the visual organs, you need to rinse them with plenty of running water.
• After the manipulation, the person needs to wash their hands with soap.
• If, through negligence, the medicine “Nobivak” was introduced into the human body, then you need to contact a medical facility as soon as possible.

How and for how long to store?

The substance must be stored in its original packaging at a constant temperature.
Equally important are the storage conditions of the drug “Nobivak” so that its preventive properties are preserved as much as possible. The room should be cool and dry, since the medicine is available in powder form. Children should not have access to the drug Nobivak, which is used to prevent serious pathologies in cats. The optimal temperature for storage is from 2 to 8 degrees Celsius.

If three years have passed since the release of the medicine, it is not allowed to be used.

Dosage

Using a sterile syringe, without disinfection residues, take 1 ml of diluent and mix with the powder of one ampoule (= 1 single dose). Inject the liquid at room temperature under the cat's skin. Apply the finished product for 30 minutes. Do not mix with other medications. Overdose With a tenfold overdose, a small painful swelling forms at the injection site, which will be observed for 4 to 10 days. A slight transient increase in temperature (up to 40.8 ° C) can last for two days. In special cases, general discomfort, coughing, sneezing, transient lethargy and loss of appetite may occur within three days after vaccination.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any veterinary drug, Nobivak has positive and negative properties, which must be taken into account by owners before carrying out manipulations on cats. The main ones are presented in the table: