My new dog has no vaccine history. Can I get him shots and a checkup?

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  Answered By Dr. Davis

  Veterinarian

  Published on March 12th, 2018

  As long as he's in good health you can bring him to the VetCo clinic at your local PetCo. They do the physical examination for free and they can update his vaccinations and test him for parasites and heartworms. They also will deworm him and they sell heartworm and flea and tick prevention medications there. If you want a microchip they can check to see if he has one and implant one if you want. If he has a medical problem you would need to take him to a full service veterinarian. It's ok to boost the vaccinations even if it's not the correct time. Then he'll be protected and you can get him on a regular healthy pet schedule. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Moj.

  

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  Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

  Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

  Published on January 24th, 2018

  Congratulations on your new addition! He is adorable! You did not mention where you got him or how old he is. If you got him from a private home, they may be able to tell you what vet they took him to previously, so you can find out his medical history. If you got him from a shelter, they may only have the medical history and vaccination history that they gave you. If you are unable to get any medical history of vaccination, that's OK. Your vet can examine him to give him a clean bill of health, then go over with you which vaccinations are appropriate for him and give them. Even if he has previously had the vaccinations, it is better to repeat them or give them early if we don't know his history to make sure that he is protected. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

  

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