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My puppy got vaccinated at 5 weeks. Is this too early for protection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 1 month and 7 days old | 26.4 lbs

Hello I m Shridhar , I have 6 weeks old labrador and I took my puppy for vaccination at 5th week is that ok... Is vaccination protects my puppy if I vaccinate on 5th week. Because I already done vaccination to my puppy on 5th week

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on February 8th, 2018

If the puppy is no longer nursing from the mother then yes, vaccinations should be started, and then repeated every 3 to 4 weeks until at least 16 weeks of age. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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