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My 3-month puppy missed vaccines. What to do? Eye spot & hair loss.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 3 months and 5 days old

I missed vaccine now pupunta 3months old how can i start vaccine and if possible to give puppy dp in this age or give megavak 6 which one i give wright now .2nd things is my dogs eye surface white spot and their is no hair and it spread please give solution.

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on May 17th, 2017

Missing a vaccine is not a problem logistically speaking. However, I would definitely recommend getting them to get BUSO the best protection. Depending on the length of time since the last vaccine, the series might have to be restarted. At 12 weeks old, a single vaccine and then a booster in 3-4 weeks will be required to provide adequate protection. Regarding the eye, if you are referring to a white spot on the surface of the eye, in a dog this age a focal spot is usually due to a scratch on the eye. Corneal ulcers can be diagnosed at your veterinarian with a very simple and easy test. They will require treatment to repair the ulcer and to prevent secondary infection. Regarding hair loss, this could be due to fleas, allergies, or something immune-mediated. Rule out fleas first by first using a flea medication approved for a dog younger than 14 weeks of age.

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