Can I give my dog or cat shots at home with store-bought vaccines?

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Can you buy shots for take home giving. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 15 days old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

You can purchase certain vaccines at farm supply stores. This, however, is not recommended because shipping, handling and storage under prior conditions cannot be guaranteed. Improper storage can decrease efficacy. Additionally, a pet should be examined first before any vaccine to confirm good health. It is never recommended to vaccinate a sick pet. Lastly, vaccine administration should be done properly to ensure efficacy. The only vaccine that cannot be purchased OTC is the rabies vaccine.

Can I give my dog or cat shots at home with store-bought vaccines?

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