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My puppy is 3 weeks old. When should I take her for her first vet visit?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 18 days old

Hi, my puppy is 3 weeks old and need to know when the first visit should be?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 29th, 2018

If you baught the puppy then your first visit to a veterinarian should be now to make sure the puppy is healthy. Your veterinarian will then tell you when to brin Luna back for her first, second, third and fourth course of vaccinations and for deworming.

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