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What age should my new puppy get vaccinations and be spayed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 6 lbs

Hi we are getting a Bichon x poodle and were wondering what age would be good to get her vacs/spaying? Thanks

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on January 25th, 2018

Hi there! Great question and good for you trying to be prepared. Puppies should start their vaccine protocol as soon as they leave Mom, which is usually about 8 weeks old. They should be vaccinated every 4 weeks until 16 weeks of age, then a booster 1 year later. Spay is usually recommended at around 6 months of age but this can be variable based on the breed. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 28th, 2017

    HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Congrats! I think you should bring her in for your Vet to perform a post purchase exam with in 7-10 days. She should have her next DHPP vaccine 3-4 weeks after the first one. If she hasn't receive one with the breeder then your Vet will give her the first one around 7-8 weeks of age. Bring a stool sample with you. We recommend spaying small breed dogs around 6 months and large and adult breed dogs around 1 year. I hope this helps and congrats on your new puppy!

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 20th, 2020

    You should go to one of the VETCO vaccination clinics inside your local Petco and they can explain everything to you about vaccinations and deworming. Here is the link to the clinics/times in your area. ( https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/clinic-locations-and-schedules/?zip=18020 ) As for getting her spayed, I would get the vaccination series done first and then have her spayed.

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