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What vaccinations does my new puppy need before walks outside?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 2 months and 12 days old

Hi, I just bought a Huskimo on Saturday 9/8 and received his vaccination records which are attached in photos. I want to be able to walk him but I know he definitely needs rabbies vaccine which I plan to have him get done this weekend. What other injections are needed to begin walking him besides rabbies or after rabbies I can begin walking him?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 10th, 2018

The rabies vaccine cannot be given until 12 to 16 weeks of age, so he is not yet old enough to receive this. The other recommended vaccines would be to continue the Distemper-Parvo combination vaccination every 3 to 4 weeks until 16 to 18 weeks of age, and depending on your dog's lifestyle we would also consider a Leptosporosis and Bordetella vaccines. I would recommend making an appointment for Sky to visit the vet and they can discuss his lifestyle plans and determine which vaccines he will require.

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