How do i get rid of fleas on puppies less than 12 weeks old?

Answer 1

ah, that's so sad, if the mama would of been on advantage her babies wouldn't have gotton the fleas. clean/wash with hot water were they sleep. and the puppies bathe them with special flea shampoo.

Answer 2

Fleas on the Command Center:
Puppies under twelve weeks should only be combed with a proper flea comb, designed to remove critters and eggs, from the skin out, every inch of the puppy's body. Keep two bowls of water beside you, one with mild dish detergent (soap), one with plain water. Once you comb a flea out, dip the comb in the soapy water to get the flea off, and rinse in the clean water bowl.
This procedure should be repeated daily. You can also use the combing method on older dogs if you wish, but for dogs over twelve weeks, the available treatments are more varied.
(All the above from site below)

From personal experience: Also, vacuum the areas where the puppies sleep and spend time, every day, until the fleas are gone. If you have a vacuum that uses bags, throw the bag out (put in a plastic bag, tied) once done vacuuming, in an outside trash can, so the fleas do not get back into your environment.

Treat your lawn with lime. Fleas hate lime. It is very inexpensive and can be obtained at home improvement or garden stores. You just spread it with an empty plastic milk jug with holes in the bottom, and shake it while walking around your yard til the entire yard has been treated. Fleas like shade, so remember this when applying.

Your flea problem should be under control in a few short weeks

I would avoid using any chemicals on or around puppies under 12 weeks old. Some chemicals may or may not cause immediate problems for your puppies. Those that can cause neurological problems can show up later in your puppies life.

Answer 3

You are asking a question that should be.. How do I get rid of fleas.. People MUST remember that yes, you can treat the dog for fleas(easy) and that is to shampoo them with a GOOD flea shampoo.. or by the use of flea powder.. BUT.. The MOST IMPORTANT thing in getting rid of fleas is to spray(flea spray) the areas where the dogs sleep and where they romp and play.. Fleas are NOT JUST ON THE DOG ITSELF. but where the dog has been and ALL must be considered(taken into consideration) when getting rid of fleas... THEN.. Once it is done.. DO IT ALL OVER again in one week because by the end of a week, the flea eggs/larva will have hatched and the second spraying and dog bathing will kill the newly hatched fleas

Answer 4

Frontline Plus. It works on the puppies over eight weeks old, kills any fleas and flea eggs in the bedding, and any that are around your house. It continues to work for a month, so be sure to reapply in 30 days. The regular Frontline will kill adult fleas on animals. You want the Frontline Plus.

You could spend a lot more money on other alternatives that don't do the job as well. In the end, you will probably end up spending the money on the Frontline Plus. It's cheaper to go that way from the start.

Answer 5

Your best bet is to use Frontline (IMO) or any other flea product you get from your vet--Dont use the over the counter products please--But you can use the topicals on the puppies as long as they are over 7-8wks old--At 12 wks they should not be nursing on mom so she can be treated--And once this is done you need to treat the area as well--again check with the vet for the safest products to do this--Wash all bedding and treat house and yard etc and this should really help with your flea problems

Answer 6

Try to seriously avoid using flea products and DO NOT wash the mom if the puppies are still nursing. It sucks, but the best way is to clean the bedding and area where the pups stay and get a flea comb. Brush them out so the pups dont get sick

Answer 7

Revolution is the safest product neurologically to use on any dog/cat. It can be broke down to be used on ANY sized puppy or kitten.
Fleas can kill a small pet. It can also cause Anemia, tapeworms, and failure to thrive.
If you must bathe make sure your puppy is warm and dry. Do NOT use OTC flea collars, flea shampoos, or flea powders. They are too toxic and may kill you pet. Many times you may not have a problem the first time you use them but many later as it builds up.

Answer 8

A mild pennyroyal shampoo should be safe to bathe the pups. But the bedding, where they hang out, and mom who gave them the fleas needs to be treated by a vet. If you vacuum, and you must, toss the bag out it is picking up the fleas. You need to make this a sterile area....like really clean. A mild bleach solution should do the trick. Spray the outdoors where mom got her fleas as well. You must act quickly ....it can only get worse. Good luck.

Answer 9

12 week pups can be bathed ; you can use a flea comb; but the problem is going to be the area where they are sleeping will have to be cleaned in order to avoid reinfestation; a vet can tell you what products; I used neem shampoo which is a natural flea repellant; and causes no harm to pup; some flea medications can be used on younger pup and Mom but check with vet for their safety.

Answer 10

As always when your pet is in need of medication or other treatment, see your vet. Off the shelf treatments can harm your puppy and may not remedy the problem.