Should my adopted dog get a rabies shot if I don't have his records?

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We've adopted a dog who's 18 months old. He was originally adopted from the local shelter when he was 4 months old. I can't get his shot records, because they'll only give them to the original owner (who may be able to get them for us). My question is, it seems like he's do for a rabies shot regardless. Should I wait for the papers or just get the sit at my vet? He needs them for obedience classes in 2 weeks. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 1 year and 11 months old | 90 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

If he is due the rabies shot regardless of other vaccination history you could go ahead and get it. You can ask the vet to leave some space on he vaccine card before recording the rabies so they can add the previous vaccines when the history arrives.

Should my adopted dog get a rabies shot if I don't have his records?

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