In Russia, dogs vaccinated with the domestically produced Multikan-8 rabies vaccine are dying en masse. Sanctions prevent the supply of imported vaccines.
The first case of death was recorded the week before last in Kaliningrad: there after the scheduled vaccination on August 5 died a young purebred dog named Bestia.
According to the owner, the animal became ill immediately after visiting the clinic. Doctors initially suspected heatstroke, but injections and IVs were ineffective. The animal died of anaphylactic shock.
“The dog whined and barely reacted to what was happening,” a Kaliningrad resident said.
Following this began to arrive reports of mass deaths of animals in Yaroslavl regionAfter administration of Multikan, dogs developed lethargy, seizures, itching, salivation, high fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. According to preliminary data, approximately 20 animals died in this region alone.
There were also serious consequences from vaccination with Mutilkan. collided veterinarians in Tyumen.
In total across the country, how claims According to the pro-government publication Mash, several hundred animals were observed to be unwell.
Multikan-8 is a comprehensive domestic vaccine designed to protect dogs from distemper, rabies, and other infections. The drug is produced by the Moscow-based company Vetbiokhim and is positioned as a "full-fledged and safe replacement for imported analogues that have disappeared from the country." Last year, the company's net profit made almost two billion rubles.
It is reported that the dogs died after being administered a vaccine produced as part of the 20th batch—60 doses sold in more than 10 regions. The batch has already been recalled, and an investigation is underway.
“The mere fact of vaccination of animals is not sufficient grounds for establishing a causal relationship between the use of the vaccine and cases of death,” clarifies press service of Vetbiokhim. — Such a connection, or lack thereof, can only be established based on the results of a comprehensive investigation of all the circumstances of each case.”
The company offered its "deepest condolences" to the owners of the deceased animals.
