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My dog's rabies vaccine lot expired. Can they still be groomed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

What is the difference from the lot expiration date and the actual due dat of the next rabies vaccine and if the lot has expired before the due date can my dog still be groomed

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on February 6th, 2020

If the vaccine was administered before the lot expiration date, your dog would be considered "current" on his or her rabies vaccine. I don't know of any clinic that would administer a vaccine that had gone past the lot expiration date. As long as your dog is not past the rabies vaccine "due date" (and possibly distemper/parvovirus and Bordatella), then the grooming shop should have no issues grooming.

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