What is purevax?
Overview. Purevax Rabies is a veterinary vaccine used to protect cats from 12 weeks of age against rabies infection. It contains rabies recombinant canarypox virus (vCP65).
What is injection site sarcoma?
Injection-site sarcomas (ISS) are also referred to as fibrosarcomas. They are mesenchymal tumors that are locally invasive and have a low to moderate chance of spreading to other sites (metastases). These tumors develop in areas where cats have received injections, mainly vaccines.
What is purevax Fvrcp?
FVRCP (Distemper) Vaccine. Our hospital uses the Merial PUREVAX® feline FVRCP vaccine to protect cats against three viruses: feline herpesvirus, feline calicivirus and feline panleukopenia. The initial kitten series includes vaccine administration every 3-4 weeks with the last vaccine administered after 16 weeks of age …
How long do cats live with injection site sarcoma?
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| Treatment | Prognosis- (median)/ Duration of tumor control |
|---|---|
| Surgery | Varies with aggressiveness of procedure: 3 months to 2.5 years |
| Radiation Therapy: pre- or post-operative For non-surgical tumors: • Stereotactic • Palliative | 18-24 months 10 months 3 months |
Is purevax safe?
Our hospital carries the Merial PUREVAX Rabies vaccine to protect cats against the Rabies virus. This vaccination has been shown to be the safest Rabies vaccination on the market for cats.
What does non adjuvanted mean?
The risk of vaccine site sarcoma is almost completely eliminated by the use of non-adjuvanted vaccines. These vaccines are specially formulated to eliminate the need for an adjuvant. Therefore, they allow for safe inoculations with little to no risk of tumor formation.
What is feline sarcoma?
An injection-site sarcoma is a tumor of the connective tissues in the cat. The most common cell type affected is the fibroblast, giving the tumor the name fibrosarcoma. Other tumor types have been described (osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma).
What is non-adjuvanted?
Is Fvrcp adjuvanted?
Typically, the FVRCP vaccine will cost 30-60 dollars. Your veterinarian’s office can clarify how much the vaccine will cost and whether your veterinarian is currently using an adjuvanted or non-adjuvanted vaccine. Adjuvants are added to the vaccine to help stimulate the immune system.
How fast does sarcoma grow in cats?
High-grade tumors will metastasize in ~25% of cats. These tumors often grow slowly and grow passively along tissue planes. STS are often first noted as a lump by the owners that often grow slowly over time.