Vanguard CPV Suspension for Injection
Active ingredient: Canine parvovirus
Form
Injection
Species
Manufacturer
Zoetis UK Limited
VMD MA No.
42058/5179
What it's used for
Onset of immunity occurs by approximately two weeks after the last dose of the Basic Vaccination Schedule. Onset of immunity for the canine parvovirus comp...
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Vanguard CPV Suspension for Injection — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
Vaccination Schedule. Onset of immunity for the canine parvovirus component (type 2b)
occurs 7 days after a single dose when animals are vaccinated from 9 weeks of age.
Duration of immunity: 12 months.
Puppies younger than 10 weeks of age
Two doses of Vanguard CPV at least 14 days apart. The first dose can be given as young as
6 weeks of age. The second dose should not be given until at least 10 weeks of age.
Puppies 10 weeks of age and older
A single dose of Vanguard CPV
Re-vaccination Schedule:
A single dose of Vanguard CPV to be given annually thereafter.
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100 animals treated):
Injection site swelling
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated, including
isolated reports):
Anaphylaxis (e.g. vomiting)
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Transient. May occur 4-6 hours after vaccination, resolves after approximately 7 days.
If such reaction occurs, administer adrenaline or an equivalent.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a veterinary
medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to either the
marketing authorisation holder or the national competent authority via the national reporting
system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.
The canine parvovirus vaccinal strains may be shed from vaccinated animals for a number of
days following vaccination. However, due to the low pathogenicity of this strain, it is not
necessary to keep vaccinated animals separated from non-vaccinated animals.
High levels of maternally derived antibodies (MDA) may interfere with the response to
vaccination. Although the vaccine has been shown to be efficacious in the presence of levels
of MDA that are likely to be encountered under field conditions, where for any reason it is
likely that particularly high levels of MDA against CPV are present, this should be taken into
account when planning the timing of vaccinations.
Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Not applicable.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product
to animals:
In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice and show the package leaflet or the
label to the physician.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
other veterinary medicinal product, except when used with vaccines from the Vanguard range
containing canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus, canine parainfluenza virus or leptospira
antigens. A decision to use this vaccine before or after any other veterinary medicinal product
therefore needs to be decided on a case by case basis.
Do not freeze.
This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.
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