Bordetella bronchiseptica veterinary FAQ
Which cats should I consider vaccinating with Nobivac® Bb for cats?
How is Nobivac® Bb for cats administered?
What happens if the cat sneezes after vaccination?
How quickly can onset of immunity be expected after administering Nobivac® Bb for cats?
What is the duration of immunity of Nobivac® Bb for cats?
At what age can kittens begin receiving vaccinations with Nobivac® Bb for cats?
What types of reactions may occur with Nobivac® Bb for cats?
What advise do I give clients who own rescue shelters, boarding and breeding catteries?
Can Nobivac® Bb for cats be given with antibiotics?
How can I order posters, leaflets and other promotional material for use in my surgery?
Where can I find more information about Nobivac® Bb for cats?
What is Nobivac® Bb for cats?
Developed by Intervet, Nobivac® Bb for cats is a vaccine containing an avirulent live culture
of Bordetella bronchiseptica for the prevention of disease in cats caused by this bacteria.
Which cats should I consider vaccinating with Nobivac® Bb for cats?
As with all vaccines, vaccination should be performed according to a risk-assessment performed
by the veterinarian under the consultation of the requirements of the owner. Typically,
Nobivac® Bb for cats should be given to all cats (alongside the usual Nobivac® Tricat or Forcat)
where the owner requires the most comprehensive protection available against feline URTD. In
addition, Nobivac® Bb for cats should be recommended for the following high-risk groups:
- Cats from multicat households (3 or more cats)
- Cats being boarded
- Cats in breeding catteries
- Cats in rescue shelters
- Cats in contact with dogs with a recent history of respiratory disease
- Kittens, especially those obtained from rescue shelters and breeding catteries
No. Nobivac® Bb for cats is the first and only vaccine available for use in cats for the prevention of disease caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
How is Nobivac® Bb for cats administered?
Nobivac® Bb for cats is an easy-to-administer, low-volume dose (0.2 ml), single nostril,
intranasal vaccine that can be given to kittens as young as 4 weeks of age. Safely.
Effectively. Reliably.
Why have Intervet developed an intranasal rather than an injectable vaccine against
Bordetella bronchiseptica?
Intranasal Bordetella bronchiseptica vaccines have been shown to provide dual
protection by inducing a local mucosal
immune response and a systemic response. Local immune responses work rapidly even in the face
of maternally derived antibody. Our studies have shown that Nobivac® Bb for cats works quickly,
even in young kittens. This is particularly important for the most at-risk including: cats
entering catteries and kittens which are obtained from breeders or rescue shelters.
Furthermore, intranasal vaccination with Nobivac® Bb for cats is pain-free and causes no local
reactions.
What happens if the cat sneezes after vaccination?
The vaccine has been formulated such that it will be effective even though cats sneeze
immediately after vaccination - this is perfectly normal and does not affect the efficacy of
vaccination in any way.
How quickly can onset of immunity be expected after administering Nobivac® Bb for cats?
Onset of immunity studies have shown that protection can be
expected within 72 hours after administration.
What is the duration of immunity of Nobivac® Bb for cats?
Duration of immunity studies have shown that protection lasts
for 1 year. For continual protection against Bordetella bronchiseptica infection, it is recommended that kittens and
cats receive an annual dose of Nobivac® Bb for cats. Otherwise, cats should be vaccinated at
least 72 hours prior to stressful situations and when risk of exposure exists, such as
boarding, transporting, breeding or participating in cat shows.
At what age can kittens begin receiving vaccinations with Nobivac® Bb for cats?
Studies have shown that Nobivac® Bb for cats is safe and
effective in kittens as young as four weeks of age.
What types of reactions may occur with Nobivac® Bb for cats?
In field trials field safety studies 98% of vaccinated cats
were reaction-free. Those reactions reported were all mild in nature and all affected cats
recovered uneventfully. The most common sign was transient sneezing 48-72 hours post
vaccination. Sneezing was self-limiting and resolved without treatment.
What advise do I give clients who own rescue shelters, boarding and breeding catteries?
Bordetella bronchiseptica can be a considerable problem in these environments leading to outbreaks of severe
respiratory disease and kitten mortality. Nobivac® Bb for cats should be included in the
existing vaccination program to help reduce the incidence of morbidity and mortality and the
requirement for antibiotic therapy. Your clients should be advised to visit the
Cattery section of this site for more information.
Can this vaccine be used on cats that currently have an unspecified upper respiratory tract disease (URTD)?
Vaccines are designed for administration to healthy animals to prevent disease. Cats that
currently have upper respiratory tract disease URTD should be treated and allowed to recover
prior to vaccination with any product.
Can Nobivac® Bb for cats be given with antibiotics?
No. Vaccines should only be administered to healthy animals. Nobivac® Bb for cats contains an
avirulent live strain of bacteria; consequently, an antibiotic could inactivate the vaccine
strain. Therefore, an animal that has been on antibiotic treatment should not receive Nobivac®
Bb for cats until after the antibiotic has been eliminated from the body, which is generally
48 to 72 hours after cessation of treatment. If antibiotics are given within 1 week of
vaccination with Nobivac® Bb the vaccination should be repeated after the antibiotic course
has been completed.
What can Intervet do to help vets and nurses communicate with owners about the problem of
Bordetella bronchiseptica?
Intervet have compiled a package including posters and leaflets
which can be used to help convey the message about Bordetella bronchiseptica to owners in the
waiting room and surgery.
The cats-at-risk.com website for
cat owners reinforces this message and provides additional information to support your
client advise.
The style of the posters, leaflets and website produced are the result of extensive
research into the needs of pet owners. In particular, they concentrate on the fun and
emotional aspects of having pets as well as communicating critical messages about health
issues.
How can I order posters, leaflets and other promotional material about Nobivac® Bb for cats for use in my surgery?
Posters, leaflets and other promotional material can be ordered through the
Talk to Owners section.
Where can I find more information about Nobivac® Bb for cats?
Anyone with questions or in need of more information about Nobivac® Bb for
cats should contact Intervet.
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