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Is it safe to travel with my 12-week puppy after second shots?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 25 days old

Just needin advice- my puppy is 12 weeks and just had his second vaccination today- I am needing travel to another town about 4-5 hours away and I am just wondering whether it is going to be too dangerous to take him?

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on November 3rd, 2017

Hi and thanks for posting! If Gordon will be interacting with other dogs or will be in places where other dogs are or have been, I would not recommend Gordon traveling until he has finished all of his booster shots. Until he is finished with his boosters, he is not considered fully protected and still remains at risk. I hope this helps and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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