The NVP announced a shortage of vaccines for cats and dogs in the Russian Federation

In Russia, in 2025, there was a shortage of vaccines for cats and dogs, follows from a letter from the Association "National Veterinary Chamber" (NVP) to the Rosselkhoznadzor and the Ministry of Agriculture (available to Izvestia).

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Pets are provided with them, the Rosselkhoznadzor assured, but experts point to a shortage of drugs for livestock.

"Clinics receive two to three times fewer vaccines from suppliers compared to the same period in 2024. Currently, in some clinics, 200-300 animals are on the waiting list for vaccination, and 10-20 doses are being delivered. Distribution companies announce a two- to three—fold reduction in the supply of immunobiological drugs from manufacturers," the appeal says.

The NVP asked manufacturers, importers and interested departments to work out a solution as quickly as possible.

The Rosselkhoznadzor's press service confirmed to Izvestia that it had received a letter from the National Veterinary Chamber.

"We have agreed to hold a video conference involving all manufacturers of vaccines for dogs and cats, as well as distributors, in order to understand the situation," they said in response to a request from the editorial board.

Read more in the exclusive Izvestia article:

Waiting for a paw: veterinarians complain about the lack of vaccines for cats and dogs