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Rabies virus · Zoetis Inc.

1 form: suspension. In force in Georgia: 1 of 1 (veterinary register).

Forms and doses1 of 1 in force in Georgia

The dose from the product's label, by species and weight. Check the label of the pack you use.

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Form Species Dose Frequency Georgia
Suspension · Cat Cat 1 ml (1 ml)
Inject one 1 ml dose. Vaccinate healthy animals only. Use in pregnant animals has not been tested. Anaphylaxis may occur; initial epinephrine followed by appropriate supportive therapy is recommended. Do not mix with other products. Store at 2-8 C; do not freeze.
 · repeat one year later; then follow applicable rabies law		 repeat one year later; then follow applicable rabies law Georgia Yes, veterinary
Veterinary (National Food Agency)
In the register: დეფენსორი 3 - ცოფის ვაქცინა, მკვდარი ვირუსი
№ 266-11
Verified on: 21 Oct 2026
Suspension · Dog Dog 1 ml (1 ml)
Inject one 1 ml dose. Vaccinate healthy animals only. Use in pregnant animals has not been tested. Anaphylaxis may occur; initial epinephrine followed by appropriate supportive therapy is recommended. Do not mix with other products. Store at 2-8 C; do not freeze.
 · repeat one year later; then follow applicable rabies law		 repeat one year later; then follow applicable rabies law Georgia Yes, veterinary
Veterinary (National Food Agency)
In the register: დეფენსორი 3 - ცოფის ვაქცინა, მკვდარი ვირუსი
№ 266-11
Verified on: 21 Oct 2026
Suspension · Dog Dog 1 ml (1 ml)
Inject one 1 ml dose. Vaccinate healthy animals only. Use in pregnant animals has not been tested. Anaphylaxis may occur; initial epinephrine followed by appropriate supportive therapy is recommended. Do not mix with other products. Store at 2-8 C; do not freeze.
 · repeat one year later; then follow applicable rabies law		 repeat one year later; then follow applicable rabies law Georgia Yes, veterinary
Veterinary (National Food Agency)
In the register: დეფენსორი 3 - ცოფის ვაქცინა, მკვდარი ვირუსი
№ 266-11
Verified on: 21 Oct 2026
Details: pack, label wording, sources, registration

Defensor 3, Suspension

inactivated rabies vaccine, 1 ml dose for dogs and cats
vetman assessment
vetman’s 10-point assessment brings together a product’s regulatory credibility, clinical efficacy, safety and practicality. Cost-effectiveness is assessed only when reliable data are available. It is informational and does not replace a veterinarian’s clinical judgment for an individual patient.
Dog Full dog label from 12 weeks: inactivated rabies immunisation with a booster one year later, then three-yearly where law allows
8.5/10
Very good
vetman assessment

Defensor 3

inactivated rabies vaccine, 1 ml dose for dogs and cats
Assessed clinical scopeDog · Full dog label from 12 weeks: inactivated rabies immunisation with a booster one year later, then three-yearly where law allows · SC,IM
Care settingPreventive rabies vaccination of a healthy dog with certification according to local rabies law
vetman score 8.5/10 Very good
Evidence confidence: High Georgia: Yes, veterinary · № 266-11 · Verified on 21 Oct 2026

A very good, long-established rabies vaccine for dogs with three-year boosting after the first annual dose. Follow local law on certification and booster intervals.

Regulatory and scientific credibility8.5/10

The exact product is registered in Georgia (266-11) and its current Zoetis label documents a long-established inactivated rabies vaccine with a three-year claim after the first booster.

Clinical efficacy9.0/10

Inactivated rabies vaccines are highly effective and legally required in many places; one dose from 12 weeks, a booster at one year and three-yearly boosting match WSAVA and AAHA guidance.

Safety and tolerability8.0/10

Benefit-risk is clearly favourable; local swelling, transient lethargy and rare anaphylaxis can occur, and use in pregnancy has not been tested.

Clinical practicality8.5/10

A single 1 ml SC or IM dose, ready to use, with three-yearly boosting after the first year is highly practical.

Full-course cost-effectiveness-

No verified current Georgian price or patient-adjusted course cost was found; foreign prices were not substituted.

Important safety and use flags

  • Rabies vaccination is regulated: record the batch and certify it, and follow the local legal booster interval even where the label allows three years.
  • Anaphylaxis is rare but possible: keep epinephrine and supportive treatment ready. Transient swelling or lethargy can occur.
  • Use in pregnant animals has not been tested. Vaccinate only healthy animals.
  • For travel, confirm the required neutralising antibody titre within the time window set by the destination country.
  • Store at 2-8 C, do not freeze and do not mix with other products.
Assessment sources
  1. Zoetis label 20262026
  2. Georgia NFA register 20262026
  3. WSAVA vaccination 20242024
  4. AAHA canine vaccination 20222022
Assessed: 23 Oct 2026The overall score uses 25/25/25/15/10 weights. An unassessed price is excluded and the remaining weights are proportionally renormalised.
Cat Full cat label from 12 weeks: inactivated adjuvanted rabies immunisation with a booster one year later, then three-yearly where law allows
8.1/10
Very good
vetman assessment

Defensor 3

inactivated rabies vaccine, 1 ml dose for dogs and cats
Assessed clinical scopeCat · Full cat label from 12 weeks: inactivated adjuvanted rabies immunisation with a booster one year later, then three-yearly where law allows · SC,IM
Care settingPreventive rabies vaccination of a healthy cat with certification and an injection site chosen with sarcoma monitoring in mind
vetman score 8.1/10 Very good
Evidence confidence: High Georgia: Yes, veterinary · № 266-11 · Verified on 21 Oct 2026

A very good, effective rabies vaccine for cats. Where a suitable non-adjuvanted alternative exists, WSAVA conditionally prefers it; whichever product is used, record the injection site and investigate a persistent or growing mass.

Regulatory and scientific credibility8.5/10

The exact product is registered in Georgia (266-11) and its current Zoetis label documents a long-established inactivated rabies vaccine for cats with a three-year claim after the first booster.

Clinical efficacy9.0/10

Inactivated rabies vaccines are highly effective in cats and legally required in many places; the label schedule matches WSAVA and AAHA/AAFP guidance.

Safety and tolerability7.0/10

Benefit-risk is favourable. Feline injection-site sarcoma is rare and comparative causation by vaccine type remains uncertain; WSAVA conditionally prefers a non-adjuvanted vaccine where a suitable alternative exists, while stressing that vaccination benefit outweighs this risk.

Clinical practicality8.0/10

A single 1 ml dose with three-yearly boosting is practical; the injection site should be distal on a limb and recorded for follow-up.

Full-course cost-effectiveness-

No verified current Georgian price or patient-adjusted course cost was found; foreign prices were not substituted.

Important safety and use flags

  • Feline injection-site sarcoma is rare and no vaccine type is completely risk-free. Inject distally on a limb, record the site and investigate any lump that persists over 3 months, exceeds 2 cm or grows a month after injection.
  • Rabies vaccination is regulated: record the batch and certify it, and follow the local legal booster interval.
  • Anaphylaxis is rare but possible: keep epinephrine and supportive treatment ready.
  • Use in pregnant animals has not been tested. Vaccinate only healthy cats.
  • Store at 2-8 C, do not freeze and do not mix with other products.
Assessment sources
  1. Zoetis label 20262026
  2. Georgia NFA register 20262026
  3. WSAVA vaccination 20242024
  4. AAHA/AAFP feline vaccination 20202020
Assessed: 23 Oct 2026The overall score uses 25/25/25/15/10 weights. An unassessed price is excluded and the remaining weights are proportionally renormalised.
Composition / strength
Rabies virus
Formulation Type
Suspension
Administration route
Subcutaneous, Intramuscular
Manufacturer
Zoetis Inc. · United States
Registration
Georgia Yes, veterinary
Veterinary (National Food Agency)
In the register: დეფენსორი 3 - ცოფის ვაქცინა, მკვდარი ვირუსი
№ 266-11
Verified on: 21 Oct 2026
Controlled in Georgia
Unknown
DoseSpeciesWeightRouteFrequencySource
1 ml (1 ml)
Inject one 1 ml dose. Vaccinate healthy animals only. Use in pregnant animals has not been tested. Anaphylaxis may occur; initial epinephrine followed by appropriate supportive therapy is recommended. Do not mix with other products. Store at 2-8 C; do not freeze.
 Cat Any weight Subcutaneous repeat one year later; then follow applicable rabies law
Zoetis label 2026
Manufacturer material
Information published by the maker or a seller, such as a datasheet or product page. A medicines regulator has not necessarily reviewed it.
Defensor 3 - official package insert
Zoetis package insert, 2026
1 ml (1 ml)
Inject one 1 ml dose. Vaccinate healthy animals only. Use in pregnant animals has not been tested. Anaphylaxis may occur; initial epinephrine followed by appropriate supportive therapy is recommended. Do not mix with other products. Store at 2-8 C; do not freeze.
 Dog Any weight Subcutaneous repeat one year later; then follow applicable rabies law
Zoetis label 2026
Manufacturer material
Information published by the maker or a seller, such as a datasheet or product page. A medicines regulator has not necessarily reviewed it.
Defensor 3 - official package insert
Zoetis package insert, 2026
1 ml (1 ml)
Inject one 1 ml dose. Vaccinate healthy animals only. Use in pregnant animals has not been tested. Anaphylaxis may occur; initial epinephrine followed by appropriate supportive therapy is recommended. Do not mix with other products. Store at 2-8 C; do not freeze.
 Dog Any weight Intramuscular repeat one year later; then follow applicable rabies law
Zoetis label 2026
Manufacturer material
Information published by the maker or a seller, such as a datasheet or product page. A medicines regulator has not necessarily reviewed it.
Defensor 3 - official package insert
Zoetis package insert, 2026

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