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Just adopted a rescue dog: Can I vaccinate and how to tell its age?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female

Hi I just took on a rescue dog I’m not sure when it was vaccinated can I do another one to have record. The person I got it from doesn’t know how old he is can you help me estimate his age.

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on October 15th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! When we do not have vaccine records, we start over. So Mickie needs a Rabies and two DHPP vaccines 3-4 weeks apart. The rabies and the DHPP final will be good for 1 year. I wish you the best

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