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My 1.5-year-old dog missed rabies shot. Can he get it now? What's the vaccine schedule?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 40 lbs

Hello , my dog is about 1.5 year old is we didn,t give him any rabies injection can we give it now and also for further can you tell me schedule for injection of vaccination and rabies please

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 22nd, 2018

Yes, you can get Rambo his rabies injection now. He will need two series of the rabies vaccine each given four weeks apart to provide immunity against rabies. He will need an additional vaccine booster a year later to keep his immunity. The vet can go over his vaccine schedule after that. He should also get a DHPPi (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza) vaccines. Again he will need two series of this vaccine given four weeks apart to be fully immunized. He will need a booster of it in a year to keep his immunity. I'd schedule an appointment with the vet for him as soon as possible. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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