Can I vaccinate my new dog at home with a 5-way shot to save money?

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I have recently adopted a female boxer from a ad situation, she is perfectly healthy but has never had any vaccines, she is a year old. Would it be ok for me to give her a 5 way shot myself as I cannot afford for a vet to do it. If so what kind would you recommend? Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | unspayed | 50 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If at all possible you would want to take Chevy to a veterinarian so they can discuss the best vaccines and vaccination schedule for your area. She also needs a rabies shot and that has to be given by a licensed veterinarian or licensed technician. Vaccines given by your vet are tracked, handled and stored properly, and the manufacturer will stand behind the product if there is an adverse reaction or event. The problem with just buying the vaccine from a feed store or catalog raises the questions of shipping, storage conditions, quality of the product, and lack of back up from the manufacturer if something did happen. Vaccinations are vitally important to Chevy's health so they should be done by a professional so you can have piece of mind. I wish you the best.

Can I vaccinate my new dog at home with a 5-way shot to save money?

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