Does my puppy need a 4th distemper shot at 16 weeks? When can he walk?

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Hi. I have a puppy who got his first distemper shot at 8 weeks and got his second at 12 weeks. I am planning to give a third shot at week 16 as a last shot but my vet nurse told me that she needs to get a 4th shot. Is it essential? I saw it online that as long as the puppy gets his last shot after week 16, he does not need a 4th shot. Also, when can i start walking my puppy after the last distemper shot? Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 10 days old | 6 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

Congo your puppy! As long as more than 4 weeks has not passed since his last booster, then 16 weeks can be his final distemper booster and he should be set to go outside and not require another puppy booster. He is also old enough for his rabies vaccine so he should have that vaccination done by a vet.

Does my puppy need a 4th distemper shot at 16 weeks? When can he walk?

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