What vaccinations does a rescued puppy need if shots were missed?

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Took in a puppy that was dumped off near my home. Guessing her to be approximately 4 months old. What is supposed to be done about missed shots? Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 12 lbs

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

Go ahead and get her seen by your vet for a wellness exam. If she is healthy, they will likely go ahead and give her her first combination vaccination, which should include protection against parvovirus and distemper at least. Then 3-4 weeks later, she can receive her booster and her rabies vaccination, provided she is indeed over four months of age. That should give her enough protection as she is weaned and the maternal antibodies she would get by nursing won't interfere with her immune response to the vaccinations. Then she'll be on schedule for her vaccinations and can be spayed.

What vaccinations does a rescued puppy need if shots were missed?

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