Can my unvaccinated puppy catch disease from vaccinated littermates?

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  Answered By Isabelle Roese, DVM, CVA

  Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

  Published on August 19th, 2017

  As long as the other puppies are not in contact with other dogs and they live all together, that might be fine, aka, if none of them are exposed to possible puppy viruses. That said, if the puppies do not live all together anymore, then I would advise he does not see them anymore until they are properly vaccinated, sadly littermates that are separated and expose two different environments are not safe went back together if not properly vaccinated. You had a great question , I truly enjoyed answering it and hope you will use Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach in the near future. PS puppies must be vaccinated every 2 to 4 weeks until they are four months of age, this starting as early as 6 to 8 weeks and in some cases, in a shelter environment, as early as 4 to 5 weeks of age.

  

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  Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on January 29th, 2020

  Hello. There is very little danger of your new puppy contracting anything from the older one ( & visa versa ). The problem is with what is infectious & dangerous out in the world, so keep your little one at home, no parks, playdates or trips to the pet superstores until he has received the full series of vaccinations around 4 months of age. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

  

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  Answered By Dr. Davis

  Veterinarian

  Published on March 6th, 2018

  It would be best to keep them separate and take your older dog in for his vaccinations before they get together. The puppy can start his vaccinations between 6-8 weeks. He should be dewormed also. I would. To expose him to other dogs outside the home until he’s had at least two sets of vaccinations. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Luke.

  

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