Cat owners report deaths after Multifel vaccine
Owners of cats are now complaining about the 'Vetbiokhima' vaccine, after which approximately 300 dogs died. As reported by the owner of a private shelter in the Moscow region, she vaccinated eight kittens with the 'Multifel' rabies vaccine.
Consensus
- Owners of cats have reported adverse reactions after receiving the 'Multifel' vaccine.
- Symptoms reported include high fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, loss of appetite, and coma.
- The vaccine 'Multifel' is produced by the company 'Vetbiokhim'.
- The company 'Vetbiokhim' states that no formal complaints about adverse reactions in cats have been received.
- The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has not received any reports of cat deaths due to 'Multifel'.
- A separate investigation is ongoing into adverse effects of the 'Multikan-8' vaccine in dogs.
- The 'Multikan-8' vaccine series 20 was recalled and removed from circulation.
- The company claims that cats vaccinated with specific series (5 and 54) under its program showed no negative symptoms.
- The company advises owners to report suspected cases with documented evidence directly to them.
Points of divergence
- In August, dozens of dogs died after vaccination with a product from the same manufacturer, 'Multikan-8', with some cases linked to pseudorabies (Aueski disease). — tg_theinsider
- Approximately 300 dogs died after receiving 'Vetbiokhim' vaccines, and the company attributes the deaths to possible storage violations. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
- The company 'Vetbiokhim' has recalled series 'Multikan-8' №20 and №21, and 'Multikan-6' №11 and №12. — vesti
- In Yaroslavl Oblast, mass dog deaths were reported after 'Multikan-8' vaccination, with symptoms including fever, vomiting, and convulsions. — vm
- Rosselkhoznadzor is currently investigating complications from the 'Multikan-8' vaccine. — tg_rian_ru
- The company 'Vetbiokhim' stated that no complaints about adverse reactions in cats have been formally received. — tg_tass_agency
- The company 'Vetbiokhim' claims that the 'Multifel-4' vaccine mentioned in reports is no longer in circulation. — riamo
- At least 7 dogs were affected by 'Multikan' vaccination in Moscow. — m24
Coverage (9 sources)
- Cat owners complained of complications after «Multifel» vaccine. In August after vaccination with a drug from the same manufacturer dozens of dogs died — The Insider
- Manufacturer of the «Multifel» vaccine responded to accusations of vomiting and diarrhea in cats — РИАМО
- No complaints about unwanted reactions in cats after using the "Multifel" vaccine were received, the company stated... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Requests regarding cat deaths from 'Multifel' vaccine did not reach Roslin Inspection, reported RIA News in the agency. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- No complaints about adverse reactions in cats after using the "Multifel" vaccine were received, the company stated... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Owners of cats are now complaining about the 'Vetbiokhemia' vaccine, after which about 300 dogs died — Говорит НеМосква
- Cat owners massively complain about vaccine from manufacturer "Multican" — Вести
- Shot: Russians complained about cat deaths after 'Multifel' vaccination — Вечерняя Москва
- Vaccine manufacturer states there are no complaints from cat owners about 'Multifel' — Москва 24
Key entities
- Vetbiochem
- SHOT
- Telegram channel
- Rosselkhoznadzor
- Moscow Oblast
- Multican
- Multifil
- RIA Novosti
- SHOT Check
- Multifellom
- Media
- TASS
- REN TV
- Kak