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How to administer parvo vaccine: Under skin or in the muscle?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 3 months old | 33 lbs

Should the parvo vaccine been taken under skin or intramuscular?

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 5th, 2019

Hello. Your vaccine vial or package should indicate the route of administration. If not, call the retailer that sold you the vaccine & ask what the manufacturer recommends. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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