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Is it safe to vaccinate my puppy for rabies again if unsure?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 21 days old

When I bought my pup, the guy says the pup has been shot but he is not quiet sure. Is it okay to have hime vaccinated for anti rabies again? Just in case my pup has been vaccinated already and I got him vaccinated again, does it have harmful effects? Thank you!

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on September 9th, 2017

It would be safer to vaccinate again than to risk bot vaccinating, especially when he is so young as it is unlikely any course would be complete at this stage. The original vet should be able to confirm what if any vaccinate had been given if you can obtain contact details. As a general rule, vets would normally issue a written record when vaccinating pups so the new owner can follow on with recommended course, no book often indicates lack of complete vaccine schedule!

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    Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

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    Published on May 3rd, 2020

    Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. No, it will not be harmful if the vaccination is started from scratch even though he may have had them already. If he was vaccinated, that will be recorded in his vaccination book with a vet signature. If the breeder/seller is not able to show you Rico's vaccination card, you have to assume that the puppy has not been vaccinated at all.

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