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Buying a 10-week-old puppy without shots? What's the first step?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female

Hello, I am going to buy a 10 week old puppy without shots, how should I proceed?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on May 12th, 2019

Hi there. At 10 weeks old, the pup is overdue for her first set of vaccines, so I would take her to a vet immediately as soon as you get her for a health check and to get her vaccinations started. She may also need to be dewormed, if this hasn't been done recently.

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