Does Defensor 3 contain thimerosal?

Contains gentamicin and thimerosal as preservatives. This product has not been tested in pregnant animals. As with many vaccines, anaphylaxis may occur after use.

What is the Defensor 3 vaccine?

DEFENSOR® VACCINES CONTAIN INACTIVATED RABIES VIRUS FROM AN ESTABLISHED CELL LINE TO EFFECTIVELY HELP PROTECT DOGS, CATS AND FERRETS FROM RABIES. Defensor 3 is for vaccination of healthy dogs, cats, ferrets, cattle and sheep 3 months of age or older as an aid in preventing rabies.

Does Rabvac 3 have thimerosal?

Fort Dodge makes a thimerosal-free rabies vaccine called RABVAC 3 TF (while it is not listed on their website, we did confirm with them that it is still available). Thimerosal is used in other vaccine products, but we don’t know of any specifically thimerosal-free versions.

Is there thimerosal in dog vaccines?

Today, veterinary vaccines still contain thimerosal – despite the dire warning signs that have been present for nearly a century. But what of thimerosal-free vaccines? A few companies are making thimerosal-free canine rabies vaccines.

Do dog vaccines contain thimerosal?

Several pediatric and veterinary vaccines in the U.S. still contain thimerosal. Most inexpensive veterinary rabies vaccines contain thimerosal as a preservative so manufacturers can bottle them in “multi-use vials.”

Does rabies vaccine contain mercury?

IMRAB3 gives the practitioner a thimerosal-free alternative rabies vaccine for dogs, cats and ferrets. Thimerosal, which contains mercury, has been used since the 1930s as a preservative in many drugs and vaccines. It has both antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.

What are vaccines for dogs made of?

What are the ingredients of vaccines?

Manufacturer Brand Name Ingredients
Zoetis Defensor Rabies virus (killed), Aluminum hydroxide, Gentamicin, Merthiolate (as mercury)
Merial Imrab Rabies virus (inactivated), +/- Thimerosal
Merck Nobivac Rabies virus (inactivated), Aluminum phosphate, Thiomersal

Is there mercury in dog vaccines?

Total mercury content in vaccines corresponded with the declared quantity. Rather, results showed mercury content to be correlated with the consumption of feed containing fish. Conclusions: Thiomersal preservative, contained in vaccine, does not increase content of total mercury in canine hair.