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

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I inherited a dog and have no information on the vaccine history. He is a friendly pit bull that hasn’t been fixed. Would I be able to bring him here for a check up and vaccines?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 18th, 2018

Yes you can bring him to a VetCo clinic for vaccinations, a check up and microchipping if you like. Here is a list of prices and locations: https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/vaccination-packages-and-prices/. You may also try to find out which vet the former owner used. The vet should have a health record of the dog.

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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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