Dogs Die After Russian 'Multikan-8' Vaccination
Multiple dogs in Russia died after receiving the domestic rabies vaccine 'Multikan-8,' with owners reporting severe symptoms including seizures, vomiting, paralysis, and shock. The manufacturer, 'Vetbiokhim,' recalled several batches and acknowledged potential risks, while authorities launched a probe.
Consensus
- Dogs across multiple Russian regions died after receiving the 'Multikan-8' vaccine.
- Symptoms reported include seizures, vomiting, paralysis, slurred salivation, refusal to eat or drink, and shock.
- The vaccine is produced by the Moscow-based company 'Vetbiokhim.'
- The 20th batch of 'Multikan-8' was recalled, along with additional batches of 'Multikan-8' and 'Multikan-6'.
- A total of 60,000 doses were recalled.
- Rosselkhoznadzor announced a check into the matter.
- The manufacturer stated that vaccination alone is not sufficient to establish causation and that a full investigation is needed.
- The vaccine is used annually for tens of thousands of dogs nationwide.
- The company expressed condolences to owners of deceased animals.
Points of divergence
- The number of dog deaths in Yaroslavl Oblast is estimated at 20–25 based on posts in dog owner chat groups. — mediazona
- The first death was reported in Kaliningrad on August 5, involving a dog named Bystiya. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
- Several hundred animals experienced adverse effects nationwide, according to the pro-government outlet Mash. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
- Some dogs chewed their own legs where the injection was given. — tg_dwglavnoe
- The company 'Vetbiokhim' confirmed that batches 20 and 21 of 'Multikan-8', and batches 11 and 12 of 'Multikan-6' are at risk. — mediazona
- The company stated that the 20th batch contained 60,000 doses, and most of them were used without complaints. — tg_dwglavnoe
Coverage (3 sources)
- Dogs die after vaccination with 'Multican'. What is known and how to check if your pet is in danger — Медиазона
- In Russia, vaccine recalled after mass death of dogs — DW Главное
- In Russia, dogs vaccinated with domestic rabies vaccine 'Multican-8' are dying. Import of foreign vaccines is impossible... — Говорит НеМосква