{"id":4920,"date":"2022-05-11T23:30:31","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T23:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/"},"modified":"2022-05-11T07:12:10","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T07:12:10","slug":"question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/","title":{"rendered":"Question: At what age can a puppy get a rabies shot?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/#Question_At_what_age_can_a_puppy_get_a_rabies_shot\" title=\"Question: At what age can a puppy get a rabies shot?\">Question: At what age can a puppy get a rabies shot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/#Can_puppies_get_rabies_shot_early\" title=\"Can puppies get rabies shot early?\">Can puppies get rabies shot early?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/#Can_a_10_week_old_puppy_get_a_rabies_shot\" title=\"Can a 10 week old puppy get a rabies shot?\">Can a 10 week old puppy get a rabies shot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/#Can_a_4_month_old_puppy_get_a_rabies_shot\" title=\"Can a 4 month old puppy get a rabies shot?\">Can a 4 month old puppy get a rabies shot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/#Can_a_3_month_old_puppy_have_rabies\" title=\"Can a 3 month old puppy have rabies?\">Can a 3 month old puppy have rabies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/#What_happens_if_a_puppy_gets_vaccinated_too_early\" title=\"What happens if a puppy gets vaccinated too early?\">What happens if a puppy gets vaccinated too early?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/#How_many_shots_do_puppies_need_before_going_outside\" title=\"How many shots do puppies need before going outside?\">How many shots do puppies need before going outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/#Can_a_puppy_scratch_cause_rabies\" title=\"Can a puppy scratch cause rabies?\">Can a puppy scratch cause rabies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/#How_long_after_puppy_injections_can_they_go_out\" title=\"How long after puppy injections can they go out?\">How long after puppy injections can they go out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/#Do_puppies_get_rabies_immunity_from_mother\" title=\"Do puppies get rabies immunity from mother?\">Do puppies get rabies immunity from mother?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/#How_much_do_first_puppy_shots_cost\" title=\"How much do first puppy shots cost?\">How much do first puppy shots cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/#What_happens_if_a_3_month_old_puppy_bites\" title=\"What happens if a 3 month old puppy bites?\">What happens if a 3 month old puppy bites?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/#Should_I_be_worried_if_my_puppy_bites_me\" title=\"Should I be worried if my puppy bites me?\">Should I be worried if my puppy bites me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-at-what-age-can-a-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_has_rabies\" title=\"How do I know if my puppy has rabies?\">How do I know if my puppy has rabies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Question_At_what_age_can_a_puppy_get_a_rabies_shot\"><\/span>Question: At what age can a puppy get a rabies shot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Considered a core vaccine, rabies vaccines for dogs are required by law in the U.S. All dogs should be vaccinated for rabies at approximately 14 weeks of age, and then again at one year of age. Depending on your local regulations, re-vaccination should happen every one to three years.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-puppies-get-rabies-shot-early\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_puppies_get_rabies_shot_early\"><\/span>Can puppies get rabies shot early?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In California, puppy rabies vaccine is generally given at 16 weeks ( no earlier than week 12), and the rabies vaccination is good for one year. For adult dogs, the rabies vaccination is good for three years and should be addressed at the time of the first visit for new patients.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-10-week-old-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_10_week_old_puppy_get_a_rabies_shot\"><\/span>Can a 10 week old puppy get a rabies shot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most rabies vaccines are licensed for administration to 12-week-old puppies.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-4-month-old-puppy-get-a-rabies-shot\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_4_month_old_puppy_get_a_rabies_shot\"><\/span>Can a 4 month old puppy get a rabies shot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, current recommendations suggest vaccination of dogs no earlier than 3 or 4 months of age, depending upon the local jurisdiction, based in part upon guidelines of the U.S. Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jdTO_ZNs2HU\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-3-month-old-puppy-have-rabies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_3_month_old_puppy_have_rabies\"><\/span>Can a 3 month old puppy have rabies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conclusions: Humans can be exposed to rabies even by pups below 3 months of age. Recommendation: Pup vaccination schedule in rabies endemic countries like India need revision.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-puppy-gets-vaccinated-too\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_puppy_gets_vaccinated_too_early\"><\/span>What happens if a puppy gets vaccinated too early?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there may be no adverse effects right away, it isn\u2019t ideal to vaccinate a dog twice. If we allow unnecessary vaccinations, our dogs may suffer from allergic reactions, autoimmune diseases, behavioral changes, and rarely, death.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-shots-do-puppies-need-before-going\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_shots_do_puppies_need_before_going_outside\"><\/span>How many shots do puppies need before going outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When can puppies go out for the first time? In their first 16-18 weeks, puppies typically go through three rounds of vaccinations. After each round of vaccinations, there is a five to seven day waiting period until they are fully effective.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-puppy-scratch-cause-rabies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_puppy_scratch_cause_rabies\"><\/span>Can a puppy scratch cause rabies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though it is highly unlikely that a human will contract rabies from an animal scratch, it can still happen. The virus that causes rabies is spread through contact with saliva or brain tissue from an animal infected with rabies, but it cannot penetrate unbroken skin.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4GKUsjPySZQ\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-after-puppy-injections-can-they\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_puppy_injections_can_they_go_out\"><\/span>How long after puppy injections can they go out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For this reason we promote controlled early socialisation as much as possible. Q) When can my puppy first go outside (other than in the garden)? A) 10 days after their first vaccination puppies can go out on clean pavements (not verges or other paths) but they must avoid unknown dogs or dog faeces.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-puppies-get-rabies-immunity-from-mother\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_get_rabies_immunity_from_mother\"><\/span>Do puppies get rabies immunity from mother?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a puppy is born, it receives passive immunity from its mother in the form of maternal antibodies. If her immunity level against rabies, for example, is very high, the maternal antibodies for rabies may last up to three months. If her level is low, they may persist only five or six weeks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-do-first-puppy-shots-cost\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_first_puppy_shots_cost\"><\/span>How much do first puppy shots cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average cost can average around $75\u2014100. These will include the core vaccines, which are administered in a series of three: at 6-, 12-, and 16 weeks old. The core vaccines include the DHLPP (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvo, and parainfluenza).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-3-month-old-puppy-bites\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_3_month_old_puppy_bites\"><\/span>What happens if a 3 month old puppy bites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First of all, in the vast majority of cases, puppy biting and mouthing is EXTREMELY normal, for several reasons: Puppies explore the world with their mouths. They go through an uncomfortable teething process that lasts for 2-3 months.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JAp0U9Dg99s\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-be-worried-if-my-puppy-bites-me\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_worried_if_my_puppy_bites_me\"><\/span>Should I be worried if my puppy bites me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even a simple lick from your precious pup can cause trouble. \u2026 Most often, nothing terrible will happen to you from contact with a dog, even if they take a nip at you. But if a bite breaks the skin, you should still see a doctor. Serious infections may be rare, but proper prevention is key to keeping that rate low.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-puppy-has-rabies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_has_rabies\"><\/span>How do I know if my puppy has rabies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Physical signs of rabies in dogs to watch for include fever, difficulty swallowing, excessive drooling, staggering, seizures, and even paralysis. As the virus progresses, your dog may act as though they are overstimulated, meaning lights, movement, and sound may appear to have a negative effect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Question: At what age can a puppy get a rabies shot?Can puppies get rabies shot early?Can a 10 week old puppy get a rabies shot?Can a 4 month old puppy get a rabies shot?Can a 3 month old puppy have rabies?What happens if a puppy gets vaccinated too early?How many shots do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4920","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4920"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4920"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4920\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66921,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4920\/revisions\/66921"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4920"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4920"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4920"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}