Hundreds of Dogs Die After 'Multikan-8' Rabies Vaccination
Hundreds of dogs across Russia have died after being vaccinated against rabies with the 'MultiCan-8' vaccine.
Consensus
- Multiple dogs across Russia fell critically ill or died after receiving the 'Multikan-8' rabies vaccine.
- Symptoms reported include bloody vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, high temperature, and swelling.
- The 20th batch of the vaccine has been removed from some veterinary clinics.
- Authorities have launched an investigation into the incidents.
- The manufacturer, ООО 'Vetbiokhim,' expressed condolences and stated the 20th batch passed all quality control procedures.
- Veterinarians suggest that underlying health conditions or improper dosing may contribute to adverse reactions.
Points of divergence
- The link between the vaccine and complications has not been officially confirmed. — tg_moscowmap
- Owners claim their dogs were advised by veterinarians to use 'Multikan-8' because foreign alternatives were more expensive and less trustworthy. — tg_mash
- The veterinarian attributes the deaths to possible overdosing or hidden illnesses in animals, not the vaccine itself. — vesti
- The head of 'Vetbiokhim' refused to comment on the product's safety over the phone. — tg_mash
Coverage (3 sources)
- Veterinarian – on a possible reason for the death of dogs after vaccination — Вести
- Hundreds of dogs ended up dead after rabies vaccination «Multican-8», — Mash — Новости Москвы
- Hundreds of dogs from all of Russia ended up dead after vaccination against rabies with the "Multican-8" vaccine. Owners of puppies u... — Mash