I am picking up a new puppy next month when she is 8 weeks old. When I picked her, she was covered in fleas as was her mother.
I want to be prepared to treat her immediately when I bring her home.
Does anyone know of a product you can use on such a small puppy?
So far everything I have seen says not to use on a puppy less than 12 weeks.
Thanks!
2007-04-21 10:40:45 · 19 answers · asked by spiritedfilly11568 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
New flea product, just released by the makers of Revolution. It is strictly for kitten and puppies 8 wks and under. Get it at your vet.
2007-04-21 12:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fleaing Puppies
2016-11-02 21:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frontline spray can be used on animals as young as 2 days old. Frontline spot-on can be used on animals from 8 weeks, but since the puppy is borderline for that age you might want to stick with the spray. It's perfectly safe, and very effective.
Is it pet shop products you've been looking at? Be aware that they're often not effective, and some are downright dangerous. This is why they carry unusual warnings on them, and why they're cheap. Stick with veterinary products for safety and efficacy.
Are you getting the pup from a breeder by the way? Probably goes without saying, but they sound pretty rubbish if their are fleas everywhere so beware - get puppy checked at the vets asap.
Oh and please ignore all the ten thousand suggestions you're going to get about garlic and Dawn dish soap - unnecessary and not half as effective.
Chalice
Oh and flea collars - no use when fleas are already present, and in fact little use as a preventative method.
2007-04-21 10:47:34 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
CAPSTAR. It is an oral tablet that is safe for puppies and kittens 4 weeks and older. Kills every flea on them in 24 hours. You might need to do it again 2 weeks later, as eggs will hatch. Costs about $3/pill, ask your vet.
Ask your vet anyway as you should be taking the pup in for a check-up and first round of shots, if the breeder has not already done so. You probably should take in a stool sample as well, because fleas are the carriers for tapeworms. Be sure and get your pup started on heartworm preventative also if there are mosquitos in your area.
2007-04-21 10:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by Karen W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It kinda depends on what kind of dog it is, I guess. I gave my lab puppy a bath with some flea shampoo when he was about 6 or 7 weeks old and he did just fine. Try some shampoo for kittens with flea killing stuff, they seem to be a little gentler because they're small. Skip Flea and Tick should be gentle enough. Just don't use very much at all and no where near the face. They also make flea and tick collars for puppies. Good luck!
2007-04-21 10:47:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do NOT use ANY OTC flea products EVER on ANY dog especially a puppy..they aren't effective and they are also very dangerous.
Your vet can give you a safe flea product for use on your puppy. Frontline Plus is one such product that is safe for use.
I would say that the "breeder" you are buying your puppy from is NOT a good breeder..no good, responsible breeder would have a flea product on any dog/puppy in their care.
2007-04-21 10:47:37 · answer #6 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are many products out there. The best one to use is Frontline. You can pick this up at any vet office. It is a over the counter product. It's labeled for 8weeks old. It will kill all stages of the flea life cycle. It also works for 1 month and protects against ticks too! There are not any other over the counter product that is safe and works as well. The Frontline website (if you want to look at it)is http://frontline.us.merial.com/products/index.asp .
2007-04-21 10:56:12 · answer #7 · answered by Vetgirl 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I feel all the suggestions given so far are great, and all are correct. I would definitely have an appointment with the vet on the way home. True worms, come with fleas. And I am quite sure he can direct you as to the proper treatment.
For me, Frontline is good!
2007-04-21 10:54:45 · answer #8 · answered by Bigdog 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow... I have to wonder why you are getting a dog where mother and pups are infested w/ fleas.. My dogs, and puppies don't have fleas... I would be absolutely horrified if my puppies had fleas... Just plain doesn't happen.. Why would you take a puppy that is infested with fleas, so it's likely wormy, has tape worm, and likely has had fleas since birth... Fleas can cause problems besides worms.. Anemia?!? Fleas are actually life threatening to puppies and kittens...
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2016-04-15 05:29:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋