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Is it safe for my 4-week-old puppy to get his very first shots?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rat Terrier | Male | unneutered | 24 days old

Can you give a puppy his beginner shots at 4 weeks old?

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 10th, 2017

The first shots are not advised until your puppy is at-least six weeks old. It's always best to have this done at a veterinary clinic to ensure it's done properly and in-case there are any complications.

I hope that helps and I have to say that Lucky is a cute little pup.

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Related Answers from Veterinarians

Answered By Jessica Desrosiers
Veterinary Technician
Published on December 14th, 2019
By seven months, your puppy should be up to date on all vaccines, so it is best to get started on them as soon as possible. If you are concerned about any reactions, it is best to let the vet giving the vaccines know so they can take precautions (if there was a vaccine reaction in the past) or address any potentially concerning health issues that may affect this.
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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Published on June 1st, 2019
The pup should have partial protection, but you should still avoid dogs of unknown vaccine status or areas where large numbers of dogs congregate. "Full" protection is typically in place about 2 weeks after the very last round of vaccines.
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