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Can my 8-week-old puppy travel 2 days after his shots?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Is it safe for my 8 week old puppy to travel 2 days after his vaccination?

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Answered By Marcy McKeithen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 6th, 2016

Yes, as long as he wil not be exposed to other dogs. The only concern about puppies traveling after vaccines is the risk for vaccine reactions. Most vaccine reactions happen within hours of the vaccine. So if after 2 days, he is not showing any symptoms of reaction (extreme lethardy, vomiting, diarrhea, swelling, hives, difficulty breathing), he will likely be fine.

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