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My 11-month dog hasn't had shots. Are puppy and adult vaccines same?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 17 days old | 53 lbs

My dog is 11 months old and hasnt had any shots. Is it best to get the dog shots or should i just go about getting both puppy and dog shots atbher age?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 7th, 2017

There isn't any difference between the shots a dog gets as a puppy and as an adult. I would have Ruby taken into the vet as soon as possible to get her first series of shots, which should include rabies, parvo, distemper, hepatitis, and parainfluenza. She will then need a booster of these shots four weeks later to incur immunity.

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