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When can my puppy get shots and go outside before fully vaccinated?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 11 days old | 3 lbs

How old does my puppy need to be to get her shots? And also can she go outside to use the bathroom without her shots ?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 4th, 2018

Good questions! Puppies start their vaccinations around 7-8 weeks of age so Luna is definitely ready to get her first shots. She can go outside to use the bathroom. Just do not take her to areas where a lot of dogs congregate like dog parks. I would not take her around too many other dogs unless you know they have been properly vaccinated until she is done with all her shots around 16 weeks of age. Hope this answers your question. Best wishes!

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