How can I determine if my new puppy has had all its vaccinations?

You can determine disease resistance with antibody titers and this can give you an idea of potential vaccines but you can't determine dates or vaccine exposure vs natural exposure. Your best option is to try to learn where Woody received his vaccines. You may be able to get a copy from that clinic. Otherwise, repeating the vaccines will not hurt Woody. Then you have a record and the proof of vaccination needed to register Woody. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

If you do not have documentation stating that a pet was vaccinated you can run a specific blood test, or titers, to check for immunity to each specific disease. Titers can tell you if the pet has been vaccinated but cannot definitely ensure adequate protection. If you are unsure of your pet's vaccination status I would recommend having them vaccinated just to be safe. This is typically much less expensive than running titers and is very safe. I hope this helps.

If possible, get Willow's history from the person, shop or shelter you acquired her from. If she has no history, it is likely she has not had any vaccines. Have her examined by your veterinarian to confirm good health and to discuss an appropriate vaccine protocol, deworming and heartworm/parasite prevention.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Great question! Yes, you need to take Dandy to a vet and let them know that you just got him but did not receive any vaccine records. . They will get him started on his vaccines and likely give him a deworming. They will talk to you about what else he may need like heart worm prevention, flea/tick prevention, etc depending on what is prevalent in your area. It is best to get him established with a vet anyway in case of any problems that may arise or emergency situations. Hope this helps. Best wishes!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Luna is only 2 months old and she will not have sufficient titres at that age. We do the DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parvo and parainfluenza) vaccine starting at 7-8 weeks and booster it every 3-4 weeks until she has received 2 past 12 weeks of age. Titres are a waste of money on a 8 week old puppy. She likely has never received shots and it is in her best interest to just give them. The rabies vaccine isn't given until 12-16 weeks of age. Call your local Petco to be sure that they have the vaccine clinic. I hope this helps and I wish you and Luna the best!

In most cases, you'll need owner permission in order for records to be transferred over, so while you can contact the vet, you may not be able to obtain full records. That said, they may at least be able to confirm neuter/vaccine status for you so you can let your vet know. If you can't get any records, you can also have your current vet perform a titer test to see where Wooly's immunity levels are, and then booster vaccines from there.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! In this case with no known history, it's better to be safe and protect her. Your veterinarian can discuss what vaccines are indicated in your area. They can also advise you on flea/tick and heartworm prevention. Good luck with Chloe