Puppies Flea Treatment

Charming English Bulldog Puppies For Adoption

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   What is the best flea treatment for puppies at 6wks old?
   Hi I have a litter of puppies at the moment, they are wormed to date and will be ready to leave me in 2 wks, they havent got fleas but i would like to treat them anyway before they leave me so i know they have been done, does anyone know what the best thing would be and something that would be safe for them with them only being 6wks old

   • ANSWER:
     Here's a good chart, prepared by vets for owners, about the various flea preventatives. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_flea_product_comparison.html

     Very few can be used at 6 weeks old:

     Revolution
     Program
     Sentinel
     Capstar

     I would still call your vet and ask which he feels is the safest, or if its even necessary to treat the puppies.

2. QUESTION:
   What's the best flea treatment for puppies? Is the shampoo any good?

   • ANSWER:
     No, flea shampoos are not helpful. They wash fleas off, but they don't get rid of all of them - animal's get reinfested quickly afterwards.

     Get some proper flea treatment, from a vets. Pet stores are not licensed to sell medication, therefore their flea treatments don't work - they've got chemicals in them that are useless against fleas and sometimes harmful to cats and dogs.

     If your puppy is over 8 weeks of age he can have any of the veterinary spot-ons like Frontline or Advantage. If he's under 8 weeks old, it will have to be the spray version of Frontline.

     Chalice

3. QUESTION:
   Flea treatment for puppies?
   What are some safe flea treatments for puppies as young as 8 weeks old?
   I looked at advantix but didn't have any reviews for puppies.
   Is there any SAFE treatment for them?

   • ANSWER:
     If your puppy is over 8 weeks of age he can have any of the veterinary spot-ons like Frontline or Advantage. If he's under 8 weeks old, it will have to be the spray version of Frontline.
     Commercial chemical flea treatment is a toxic business. The use of these chemicals can do untold damage to our dogs and cats as well as us humans. This toxicity is multiplied as far as puppies are concerned. The impact it can have on young dogs is so severe that even manufacturers of these toxic chemicals suggest that you don't use them on puppies.
     Step 1
     Fill your kitchen sink with warm water. You must be careful that the water is not too hot. Test the water using a baby bath thermometer, or run the water over the inside of your arm.
     Step 2
     Place your puppy in the water, wet him from the neck down and bathe him using dishwashing liquid. Whenever possible, have someone else help you hold the puppy while you lather him.
     Step 3
     Rinse your puppy very well, and then dry him thoroughly as soon as you remove him from the sink. You can use a blow dryer set to low if your puppy has long hair or if the air in your home is cool.
     Step 4
     Use a flea comb on your puppy to remove fleas that remain following the bath. Flea combs are most effective when the coat is still damp, but you can use them after your puppy is fully dry. Start at the tail and work toward the face, and use your fingers to pick off any fleas near the eyes and mouth. Rinse the flea comb in a cup of hot water to remove the fleas.
     Step 5
     Treat the puppy's mother with a commercial product, such as Advantage or Frontline, and bathe any other puppies in the house. If you leave even one animal in your house untreated, the fleas will quickly infest your puppy again.
     Step 6
     Wash your puppy's bedding in very hot water, and then dry it on the highest heat setting on your dryer. This will kill eggs in addition to live fleas. The ASPCA recommends vacuuming all carpets and upholstered furniture inside your home, and then disposing of the vacuum bags in an outside trashcan.
     Step 7
     Take your puppy to the veterinarian when he reaches eight weeks of age. Your veterinarian can prescribe a product appropriate for an eight-week-old puppy. Avoid using over-the-counter products until your puppy is older, unless instructed to do so by your veterinarian

4. QUESTION:
   what flea treatment can i use on my female dog and her five day old puppies?
   okay i need to know if i can and what is the most appropriate and safe flea treatment to use on my female dog and her 5 day old puppies.

   any advise would be good please.

   thank you

   • ANSWER:
     See the answers given to another person that asked about flea treatment for 3 week old puppies on Yahoo just 5 hours ago. Same responses would apply to you.

5. QUESTION:
   Can you give an 8 week old puppy flea treatment ?
   I'm getting a new puppy. He is going to be in the house for the first few weeks. Just want to make sure he doesn't have fleas.
   The lady I'm getting him from is having him dewormed and his first shots. I can't stop at the vets on the way home cause I'm picking him up on a Sunday.

   • ANSWER:
     Well yes you can. but i dont recommend the ones from wal-mart or any other place like that. They dont even work. It would be a waste of money. I would pay a few extra bucks and take him to the vet and get one done the right way and only for a few bucks more.

     Congrats on the new puppie.