Petco's vaccination protocol
As Petco adoption partners, it is important for you to know and adhere to Petco’s vaccination requirements for animals adopted through our partnership. These requirements are in place to protect the animals up for adoption as well as the public’s health and safety. Vaccinations are an excellent way to assist in preventing the spread of common diseases.
At Petco, we require all dogs, cats and ferrets at our adoption events to be current on their vaccinations. Vaccination records for all dogs, cats and ferrets brought into a Petco store need to be shown to the Petco manager on duty or the designated adoption captain upon entering the store. Dogs, cats and ferrets not having documentation of receiving the required age-appropriate vaccinations will not be allowed to stay for the adoption event and must be removed from the store.
It is against Petco policy to administer vaccinations, de-wormers or other medication to animals up for adoption. Needles and syringes are not allowed on Petco property.
The following are Petco vaccination requirements. Any additional vaccination requirements from your state, city or county must also be adhered to, documented and presented to the Petco management.
Dog and Puppy Shot Requirements:
| 6-8 weeks (8 weeks is the minimum age allowed at a Petco store) |
DHPP -The DHPP is a combination of four vaccines: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus |
The puppy should have a fecal test and receive a de-worming treatment if necessary |
| 9-11 weeks | DHLP-P -The DHLP-P is a combination of five vaccines: Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus |
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| 12-16 weeks | DHLP-P -The DHLP-P is a combination of five vaccines in one shot: Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus |
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| 12-16 weeks | Kennel cough prevention (This can be vaccination or intra-nasal) |
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| 4 months | Rabies | |
| 4 months | Heartworm preventative if necessary in your area of the country |
Cat and Kitten Shot Requirements:
| 8 weeks | Feline Rhinotracheitis, Feline Calicivirus and Feline Panleukopenia or FVRCP |
| 9-11 weeks | Feline Rhinotracheitis, Feline Calicivirus and Feline Panleukopenia or FVRCP |
| 12-16 weeks | Feline Rhinotracheitis, Feline Calicivirus and Feline Panleukopenia or FVRCP |
| 4 months | Rabies |
Ferret Shot Requirements:
| 10-12 weeks | Distemper |
| 14-16 weeks | Distemper |
| 14-16 weeks | Rabies |
If you have any questions about Petco’s vaccination requirements, please reach out to your General Manager, or the Petco National Adoption Program Manager for your area.
Thanks for your partnership!
Petco’s National Adoptions Team
Mary Samples, PETCO National Adoption Program Manager
Regions: West Coast, Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Alaska and Hawaii
Email: mary.samples@petco.com
Karen Meader, PETCO National Adoption Program Manager
Regions: East Coast, Southeast, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic
Email: karen.meader@petco.com