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Just got a 6-month-old puppy, no shot records. Should I vaccinate?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 5 months old

Have a German Shepard around 6 months old. Family we got her from said shots were good except rabies but hey have no documents to show this. Should we get her vaccinated again?

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on November 1st, 2017

If you don't have proof of vaccination, then I would just assume that Ruby is not vaccinated, and get her started right away. Since she is already 5 months old, she will likely only need 2 distemper/parvo vaccinations in addition to rabies to get her up date. A vet will be able to discuss other recommended vaccinations based on your lifestyle and location.

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    Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

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    Published on May 11th, 2018

    Ruby is a cutie pie. I recommend to start her with a distemper/parvo and bordetella vaccine at 9 weeks. She should receive two more sets of shots after that. Another set at 12 weeks and then a last set at 15-16 weeks old. During these other two sets she should receive another bordetella, 2 more distemper/parvo vaccines and a rabies vaccine. Depending on your location, your vet may recommend some other core vaccines and may recommend to start her on flea and heartworm prevention. I hope this helps!

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