Virbac Canigen DHPPi/L Dog Vaccine

Virbac Canigen DHPPi/L is a widely trusted, broad-spectrum canine vaccine formulated with modified live viral components (DHPPi) and an inactivated Leptospira component (L). It is designed to protect dogs against five major, life-threatening infectious diseases: Canine Distemper, Infectious Hepatitis (CAV-2), Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, and Leptospirosis.

This combination vaccine plays a critical role in preventing severe clinical illness, reducing mortality, and limiting viral shedding. CANIGEN DHPPi/L is routinely administered by veterinarians as part of a puppy’s core vaccination program starting from 8 weeks of age, with boosters as recommended.

Key Benefits (SEO-Optimized)

• 5-in-1 Core Vaccine Protection for Dogs

• Helps protect against Canine Distemper, Parvovirus, Adenovirus (Hepatitis), Parainfluenza & Leptospirosis

• Modified live + inactivated formulation for strong immune response

• Supports long-lasting immunity (up to 3 years for DHP components)

• Helps reduce disease severity, mortality, and viral excretion

• Suitable for puppies and adult dogs under veterinary guidance

• Developed by Virbac – a globally trusted veterinary pharmaceutical brand

Uses / Indications

• Used for active immunization of dogs against:

  • Canine Distemper

  • Canine Adenovirus Type 2 (Infectious Hepatitis)

  • Canine Parvovirus

  • Canine Parainfluenza

  • Leptospirosis (L. canicola & L. icterohaemorrhagiae)

• Recommended as part of:

  • Primary puppy vaccination schedules

  • Annual booster programs

  • Preventive healthcare protocols in veterinary practice

Composition

• Freeze-dried DHPPi component:

  • Attenuated Canine Distemper Virus

  • Attenuated Canine Adenovirus Type-2

  • Attenuated Canine Parvovirus

  • Attenuated Canine Parainfluenza Virus

• Liquid diluent (L component):

  • Inactivated Leptospira canicola

  • Inactivated Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae

Dosage & Administration

• Reconstitute the freeze-dried vial with 1 ml Canigen L diluent

• Shake well and use immediately after mixing

• Administer 1 ml subcutaneously (or as directed by a veterinarian)

Vaccination Schedule:

• Primary: From 8 weeks of age, followed by a second dose after 3 weeks

• Booster: Annual revaccination

• High-risk areas: May be started from 6 weeks under veterinary supervision

Precautions & Warnings 

• Vaccinate healthy dogs only

• Not recommended for pregnant or lactating bitches

• Deworm at least 10 days prior to vaccination

• Hypersensitivity reactions may occur – emergency treatment should be available

• Avoid corticosteroids or antiviral drugs around vaccination period

• For veterinary use only

Storage & Presentation

• Store at 2°C – 8°C, protect from light, do not freeze

• Supplied as 25 single-dose vials of DHPPi + 25 vials of Canigen L diluent