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My 11-week-old German Shepherd puppy got a rabies shot. Is this okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 16 days old | 20 lbs

Gave rabies shot to my german shepherd puppy at 11 weeks of age

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 26th, 2017

Hello, it is generally recommended that puppies receive their rabies vaccine at 16 weeks of age. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that a rabies vaccine should be given no sooner than at 3 months of age. Regardless of the time given initially, your dog should have another vaccine at 1 year of age. Look for any evidence of hives, swollen face, or lethargy as these may indicate a vaccine reactions. Your dog will be considered to be protected against rabies 28 days after administration of the vaccines. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 8th, 2019

    Hello. Normally we start vaccinating puppies at 8 weeks of age for distemper/parvo & repeat this vaccine at 3 & 4 months of age. Puppies can be vaccinated for rabies at 3 months of age. If your puppy received a rabies vaccine at 8 weeks of age, please double check with your vet about this. If the rabies was administered too early, another booster should be given at 3 or 4 months of age, & then repeated in 1 year. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 2nd, 2018

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and congrats on the new baby! I do not recommend starting the distemper/parvo vaccines until 6-8 weeks of age. They should be repeated every 3-4 weeks until at least 16 weeks of age. The rabies vaccine is usually given between 12 and 16 weeks of age. Best of luck to you and Oreo!

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on July 25th, 2018

    Typically, puppies get a Rabies vaccine between 12 and 16 weeks of age. This vaccine lasts 1 year. When the pup returns for the 1 year check up and vaccines, another rabies vaccine is given. This one, and all other afterwards, are considered 3 year vaccines. Confirm this with the manufacturer of the particular vaccine you are using.

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