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Is a late puppy vaccine or delayed deworming safe for my Labrador?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male

Sir i have said that my labrador 4 months old puppy has vaccination on 23rd but it is wrong i saw the book it is on 27th tomorrow I forgot to give deworming tablet today... and my pup is in my village, if i deworm him tomorrow and if i give him vaccine day after tommorrow means is it okey for him If he gets late vaccine is there any danger to my labrador??? Or any possibility of health problem

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 26th, 2017

Most vaccines, such as DAPP (distemper/adenovirus/parvovirus/parainfluenza) must be given every 3-4 weeks until a puppy is at least 16 weeks old. Depending on the date of your puppy's previous vaccine, this could still fall within the ideal vaccine window. Late vaccines are not dangerous, but do not allow time for the body to mount an appropriate immune response against the diseases. In these cases, speak with your vet about giving another booster 3-4 weeks after this one. There should be no concern about giving the deworming tablet a few days late and it will not interact with the vaccine.

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