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Is it safe to take my 3-month-old puppy hiking in a backpack?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 16 days old | 21.8 lbs

Hello, I want to take my three and half month old puppy to a hike, we are planning to take him on a backpack and carry him all the way, I'm not sure if that is okay for us to do?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 31st, 2018

Once he is fully vaccinated and has tick prevention that would be ok. You can also let him run by himself for short stretches and then carry him. Make sure you have a container with water with you so he can drink.

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