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When is it safe for my puppy to go to Petco after vaccinations?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 29 days old | 2 lbs

how old should my puppy be before i take her into petco/petsmart

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 5th, 2017

I would wait until at least 10 days after Daviana got her final series of vaccines to make sure she is fully vaccinated. The last serious is usually given between 14-16 weeks of age, so she won't be fully protected until she is a least 16-18 weeks of age.

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