2006-11-25 08:57:15 · 10 answers · asked by barbara_poling2001 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dial detergent and Baking Soda are gentle and non-toxic
2006-11-25 09:23:33 · answer #1 · answered by Mouth_of_da_South 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't use ANY flea products including shampoo or collars on a 5 week old puppy. NEVER, EVER use any OTC flea products on any dog or puppy.They are ineffective and dangerous.
The only safe thing to use on a puppy is a flea comb and give a shampoo with Dawn dishwashing liquid, rinse thoroughly dry in a warm draft free area. When the puppy is 8 weeks old go to the vet and get Advantage or Frontline Plus.
2006-11-25 13:10:16 · answer #2 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For puppies and kittens, flea shampoo can be used but have them well diluted before using them on the little ones. Instead of applying the flea shampoo directly onto the young puppy or kitty, pour a bit of it into a bucket or pail of water and mixed. You may then use this diluted shampoo on the puppy or kitten. However, having said that, it is best to first check with your vet to ensure that the flea shampoo you intended to use is indeed safe.
2006-11-25 08:59:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i would check with your vet. They will tell you what shampoos are safe for puppies. And you should dilute it, because the medication can be too strong for the puppy. And after he is bathed, wait about 24 hours then you should apply a topical flea product, like revolution. Your veterinarian will tell you which products are safe for such young puppies. Good Luck! I hope you get rid of the fleas!
2006-11-25 09:02:32 · answer #4 · answered by Stark 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT use any product on a puppy that young. They are designed for puppies and kittens older than 8 weeks of age. (They are toxic) Call your vet and they can give you recommendations on how to kill the fleas. Again, please don't use anything at all till you talk to your vet. Don't water down any medication. You are reducing the effectiveness of the medicine by so doing. GL
2006-11-25 09:22:31 · answer #5 · answered by TotallylovesTodd! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check the labels but most products do not say they are safe to use on puppies less than 6 weeks old. You might want to contact your vet. Sometimes they have products that are safer that the over the counter shampoos or spot_ons that are available.
2006-11-25 09:01:10 · answer #6 · answered by josiegirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
None .... dawn is the best for all animals will kill the fleas etc .... i had a friend that killed a whole litter of pups by washing them with flea shampoo
2006-11-25 12:27:03 · answer #7 · answered by Patricia C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best shampoo you can use it the Dawn Dishwashing liquid,will kill all fleas and is very safe to use on pups.In fact all wildlife rescues use this.
2006-11-25 09:42:48 · answer #8 · answered by Help 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dawn dishwashing liquid.let sit for five to ten minutes. it is safe for them. Diluting flea shampoos serves no pourpose and you can still posion the puppy with the pesticides in them!!!
2006-11-26 13:33:38 · answer #9 · answered by Somer B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ajax dish washing liquid surprisingly gets rid of fleas, and smells good too. Or you could go get a really expensive one for no reason.
2006-11-25 11:47:32 · answer #10 · answered by qtpierocky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋