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Is it safe to travel with my dog immediately after a rabies shot?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | 3 months and 30 days old | 9 lbs

When your dog gets the rabis shot do I need to wait and not take him out to a road trip?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on February 27th, 2017

There should be no problem with taking your dog on a trip after he gets his rabies shot - he may be a bit sore and lethargic for a day or two after getting the vaccine, but otherwise he should be fine.

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