Nobivac Intra-Trac III

Nobivac Intra-Trac3 at a glance

What Nobivac Intra-Trac3 is

Nobivac Intra-Trac3 is a three-way kennel cough vaccine that goes in the nose, not under the skin. It contains two modified live viruses, canine adenovirus type 2 and canine parainfluenza virus, and an avirulent live culture of Bordetella bronchiseptica. Merck describes it as protection against tracheobronchitis, or “canine cough,” part of what veterinarians call canine infectious respiratory disease complex.

Because it is given intranasally, it works where these germs get in: the lining of the nose and throat. It is often used before boarding, grooming, training, shows and other places where dogs share air.

What Merck says about Intra-Trac3

Merck Animal Health states the following on its official product page:

• Young puppies. It can be used in puppies as young as 3 weeks of age because maternal antibodies do not interfere with the localized antibody response.
• Fast onset. Protection against B. bronchiseptica begins as early as 48 hours after vaccination.
• One year against Bordetella. A 1-year duration of immunity for B. bronchiseptica. This also appears on the label.
• Mucosal response. Merck says intranasal vaccination promotes a stronger IgA response than subcutaneous vaccination, and that IgA on mucosal surfaces appears to matter more than systemic responses against respiratory pathogens.
• Challenge results. Merck reports that the vaccine eliminated Bordetella shedding in a controlled challenge 9 weeks after vaccination and significantly reduced cough scores and days of coughing.

Those are the manufacturer's statements. The label directions below are what we follow and what you should follow.

Who Nobivac Intra-Trac3 is for

The label covers healthy dogs 3 weeks of age or older. Typical buyers are breeders and kennels, boarding and grooming businesses, trainers, and owners of dogs that travel to shows or field trials.

• The vaccine has not been tested in pregnant bitches. Talk with your veterinarian before using it in a pregnant female.
• The label warns that mild canine cough may occur after vaccination.
• Do not mix it with other products, except as specified on the label.

Intra-Trac3 does not cover canine influenza. For that, see Nobivac Canine Flu H3N2. Prefer an oral Bordetella vaccine? See Nobivac Intra-Trac Oral Bb or Vanguard B Oral.

How to give Nobivac Intra-Trac3 (label directions)

Prepare the vaccine

1. Rehydrate the live vaccine to the volume you want with the sterile diluent supplied.
2. Draw the vaccine back into the syringe.
3. Remove the needle from the syringe.
4. Put the nasal applicator tip on the syringe.

Choose the dose volume

• Standard dose: 1 mL, made by rehydrating the vaccine with 1 mL of sterile diluent.
• Small dogs and puppies: 0.5 mL, made by rehydrating the same vaccine with 0.5 mL of sterile diluent. The label allows this to minimize discomfort. It is still one full dose of vaccine, in less liquid.

Give it in the nose

• Instill the rehydrated vaccine into one or both nostrils.
• Vaccinate dogs at 3 weeks of age or older.
• Historically, annual revaccination has been recommended. The label says the need for this booster has not been established; consult your veterinarian or the manufacturer about revaccination frequency.

Never inject this vaccine. The label is clear that it is designed for intranasal use only with the enclosed applicators. Systemic reactions after accidental intramuscular or subcutaneous injection have been reported, including vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite, jaundice and death associated with liver failure, as well as tissue damage at the injection site. If a dose is injected by mistake, monitor the dog closely and call your veterinarian immediately. The label lists supportive therapy, including IV fluids and certain antibiotics, that a veterinarian may use, and epinephrine for an anaphylactoid reaction.

If anything on this page differs from the label on the product you receive, follow the label.

Storage and handling

• Store at 2° to 8°C (35° to 46°F). Do not freeze.
• Contains penicillin, streptomycin and nystatin as preservatives. Thimerosal free.
• Inactivate unused contents before disposal.
• In case of human exposure, contact a physician.

Pack sizes

Each dose is its own vial, so you only open what you need. You will need a syringe and needle to rehydrate the vaccine and draw it up; remove the needle before attaching the nasal applicator. See our syringe and needle combos.

How we ship vaccines

From our shipping policy:

• We ship vaccines and perishable items Monday through Wednesday. Orders received by 1 pm EST go out the same day.
• Vaccines ship UPS 2nd Day Air, packed in a styrofoam vaccine shipping cooler with 3 ice packs. The cooler and 3 ice packs are included at no extra charge. Extra ice packs beyond 3 can be added for a fee.
• The ice packs will often have melted by the time the box arrives. That means the packaging did its job. The cooler and ice packs protect the vaccine from big temperature swings in transit; they are not meant to deliver it at refrigerator temperature. Put the vaccine in the refrigerator as soon as it arrives.
• Overnight shipping is available on request: note it at checkout or call 800-979-2869.
• We ship vaccines only within the United States.
• Vaccines and other perishable items cannot be returned or refunded.

Why buy Nobivac Intra-Trac3 from A to Z Vet Supply

• Two pack sizes. 25 doses for breeders and small kennels, 150 doses for high-volume facilities.
• Every way to vaccinate for Bordetella. Intranasal Intra-Trac3, plus oral options: Nobivac Intra-Trac Oral Bb, Vanguard B Oral and TruCan B Oral.
• Core vaccines too. Pair it with Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv or Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv+L4 in the same cold-packed order.
• Based in Dresden, Tennessee. Our address is 9876 Hwy. 22, Dresden, TN 38225.
• Real people on the phone. Call 800-979-2869, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Central.

Label information

From the current Nobivac Intra-Trac3 label (Merck Animal Health):

Canine Adenovirus Type 2-Parainfluenza-Bordetella Bronchiseptica Vaccine, Modified Live Virus and Avirulent Live Culture. For animal use only. Thimerosal free.

Indications: This product has been shown to be effective for vaccination of healthy dogs 3 weeks of age or older against canine adenovirus type 2, canine parainfluenza virus and Bordetella bronchiseptica. Duration of Immunity for Bordetella bronchiseptica is at least 1 year. Duration of Immunity for canine adenovirus type 2 and canine parainfluenza has not been established. To review efficacy and safety data, go to productdata.aphis.usda.gov.

When to vaccinate: Vaccinate dogs at 3 weeks of age or older. Historically, annual revaccination has been recommended for this product. The need for this booster has not been established. For more information on revaccination frequency consult your veterinarian or the manufacturer.

Preparation of the vaccine: 1. Rehydrate live vaccine to desired volume with the accompanying Sterile Diluent. 2. Draw the vaccine back into the syringe. 3. Remove needle from syringe. 4. Apply nasal applicator tip to syringe.

Dosage and administration (1 dose): Standard dose is 1 mL administered intranasally. Vaccine may be rehydrated with less than 1 mL of diluent to minimize discomfort when vaccinating small dogs and puppies. For one 1 mL dose, rehydrate vaccine with 1 mL sterile diluent or for one 0.5 mL dose, rehydrate vaccine with 0.5 mL sterile diluent. Instill the rehydrated vaccine into one or both nostrils of dogs.

Caution: 1. This product is designed for intranasal use only with the enclosed applicators. Systemic reactions resulting from inadvertent intramuscular or subcutaneous injection have been reported. Symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, inappetence, jaundice and death associated with liver failure. Localized tissue necrosis at the injection site has also been reported. If inadvertent injection occurs, monitor the dog closely. Supportive therapy including IV fluids and treatment with gentamicin, tetracycline, trimethoprim/sulfa, or amoxicillin/clavulanic acid may be indicated. If anaphylactoid reaction occurs, use epinephrine. 2. Post vaccinal reactions consisting of mild canine cough syndrome may occur following use of this vaccine. 3. For animal use only. Store at 2°-8°C (35°-46°F). Do not freeze. Do not mix with other products, except as specified on the label. This product has not been tested in pregnant bitches. Inactivate unused contents before disposal. In case of human exposure, contact a physician. 4. This vaccine contains penicillin, streptomycin and nystatin as preservatives.

For intranasal use only. Intervet Inc. d/b/a Merck Animal Health, Omaha, NE 68103 USA. VLN 165A/PCN 12X1.20.

This page summarizes the manufacturer's label and published product information. Always read and follow the label on the product you receive, and consult your veterinarian about the right vaccination program for your animals.