Is it safe to get a 5-month-old puppy who hasn't had any shots?

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If a mini dashchund is 5 months old and hasn’t had any of its shots is this a problem? I want a healthy puppy so a little concerned to purchase this one.

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is not a problem that the puppy has not received its shots yet. Once you adopt the puppy, you will need to take him to the vet to start the vaccine series. I cannot tell you if the puppy is healthy or not prior to purchasing it. It would require a vet to perform a physical exam first. Vaccines are not the only factor in determining health. The puppy also needs to be free on internal and external parasites, heart disease, hernias, and any other physical problems. I hope this helps in your determination. Good luck with your decision!

Is it safe to get a 5-month-old puppy who hasn't had any shots?

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