When is is safe for an 11-month-old puppy to go outside?

by Ashley M.
(Alice, Texas )

He's a lot bigger than this now!

I have an 11-month-old puppy lab mix who has had his 1st two sets of vaccines.

I also have 2 older dogs who are fully vaccinated and are in an enclosed backyard area.

When is it safe to invite my puppy outside to play with his pals?



Hi Ashley
I'd really recommend that you discuss this with your veterinarian.

I'm not sure whether he had his first two sets of puppy shots when he was much younger, or has just had them recently.

Puppies get their original vaccinations given in three sets, at three week intervals, to make sure that they receive them after their natural immunity has worn off, but before they have a chance to get sick. If your pup only had two sets of shots when he was between 8 and 12 weeks of age he may not be protected.

If he had them recently, chances are good that they were effective. He also needs his Rabies shot, that is required by law.

Hope this helps. Best of luck with your pup, I bet he's a gorgeous adolescent by now.