how do you get rid of a major flea infestation on newborn puppies?

Question

My chihuahua had puppies 3 weeks ago and now the pups are COVERED in Fleas. I had to wet the one puppy to get the comb through its fur and to get the fleas to die. They are small puppies and I am afraid for them. My chihuahua didn't have fleas until about a week and half ago and I treated her with what the vet reccomended. The vet is not in the office all weekend for me to call her.

I actually heard dawn is fatal to puppies as are pesticides. Was just looking it up online and saw something called diatomaceous earth that can be used on them and their mom. I will call my vet in the morning to double check. Gave mom a bath tonight and put them all on cedar chips too as cedar kills fleas naturally. I as well noticed I did not have fleas ALL winter long now my dogs all have them and the one cat that escapes. They are making a last ditch effort for warmth.

Answer 1

There is only 1 flea spray on the market that can be used on very young puppies. It is called Adams Flea Off mist - water based only. They make several ones, but you want the water based one. It can be used at 4 days of age. Just spray it on a rag then wipe the puppies.
This time of year we always have a major flea infestation. They are trying to get inside before cold weather. Once the temperature stays under 50 degrees they go into hibernation.
Keep using the flea comb. The dawn can cause poisoning on the very young. Fleas are drawn to light. If you can make a 9"x13" pan with water and dish soap in it, place it near where the puppies are. Place a lamp(light) over the top of it and the fleas will jump into the water trying to get to the light.
Good luck!

Answer 2

Fleas On Newborn Puppies

Answer 3

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how do you get rid of a major flea infestation on newborn puppies?
My chihuahua had puppies 3 weeks ago and now the pups are COVERED in Fleas. I had to wet the one puppy to get the comb through its fur and to get the fleas to die. They are small puppies and I am afraid for them. My chihuahua didn't have fleas until about a week and half ago and I treated her...

Answer 4

Treat the mother with a safe vet recommended flea product. Change the bedding daily in the puppy area, Do NOT use cedar chips!!!!! these are toxic!!!! They can kill your dog & puppies!!! Remove them immediately and use clean towels, blankets, etc..things that can be washed in hot soapy water.

The only safe thing to use on puppies is a flea comb. Do NOT use ANY flea product on puppies this young especially OTC products (which should n't be used on any dog/puppy they are very dangerous)

There is NO safe flea product that can be used on puppies this young NOT even Frontline spray. Flea products of ANY kind should NEVER be used on a puppy under 8 weeks of age.
Here is info regarding Frontline directly from the companies site
http//frontline.us.merial.com/products/sub7.spray.asp

Answer 5

Diamotaceous earth is for the environment, it's not to be put on animals!

There is only one product on the market safe for newborns, and it's not Adams, it's Frontline spray. It can be used from 2 days of age, so you'll have to wait a bit. In the meantime, just comb the fleas off if you can, or wash them off - this is the ONLY circumstance under wish I would recommend bothering to wash to get rid of fleas, since it's usually a pointless exercise.

What product did the vet recommend? If it was a spot-on (hopefully) did it get on your dog's skin? (important that it gets here and not on her fur or it won't work)

You should also spray your house because this is where a lot of the fleas will be living. I don't think cedar is going to solve your problem - it might put the odd flea off, but it's not going to kill them or halt the population. For one thing, it won't get the flea or larvae and until you're rid of them you'll never be free. Cedar is also toxic to rodents, so I wouldn't fancy putting it near any small creature!!

Chalice

Answer 6

At the farm store I work in, we carry nothing of any kind for a puppy that young. Not collars, powders, dips, shampoos, drops, etc. You need to kill all the fleas in their area with a kennel spray or something like that. Even the drops for older dogs say do not use on nursing moms with little bitty ones. I have heard of one thing you can use on puppies that small. Dawn Original (the blue not the green!) lathered straight from the bottle all over their little bodies (not the eye or mouth area) let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then wash off thoroughly is supposed to actually kill fleas. You have to repeat it often, but it cannot hurt them. In the meantime, get control of the ones in the area they are in.

Answer 7

These puppies will die if left untreated. The fleas will just literally suck them dry, what vets call flea anemia. Call another vet, dont wait. Lots of vets are open on Saturdays!! These babies need to be treated. The mother does too, and then your whole house!! Call a vet and have them teach you how to get rid of these little killers and how to keep them gone. Good luck to you and your babies! :(

Answer 8

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Answer 10

This is what I have done a couple of times when young pups had fleas. I bathe them with just a tiny bit of dawn detergent. Leave it on for a couple of minutes, then rinse. Make sure to runse them several times, leaving no soap on them at all. If it doesn't help you can repeat.Blow dry them on low. Also make sure the room is not too cold when you bathe them.