2007-12-26 08:10:38 · 11 answers · asked by white 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The BEST and safest thing to do is call your vet and see what they advise. At the shelter I work at, we have used Advantage on puppies and kittens that age, but you need to consult your vet.
The mother needs to be treated also. Fleas are very serious in animlas that age. Fleas can KILL them from anemia.
2007-12-26 08:15:00 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that dawn dishsoap works. I have never tried it. Check with your vet. I dont think you can use chemicals on puppies that small...so flea medications would not work. I have also heard that pure lavender oil sprinkled around the puppies bed will keep the fleas away.
How did they get fleas anyway? They are so young. Are they in the house? If so, you need to treat your home as well or you will just be spinning your wheels.
2007-12-26 17:22:25 · answer #2 · answered by Life is Good 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your vet. The pups are probably too small for any flea treatments that you could buy OTC. Fleas lead to worms and miserable puppies, so a vet needs to address this sooner, rather than later.
Was this an adopted pregnant dog that came with fleas? Otherwise, why would you not be prepared for this?
2007-12-26 16:14:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
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.
2007-12-26 16:15:44 · answer #4 · answered by Spots^..^B4myeyes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DO NOT wash them with flea shampoo, you WILL kill them!! Call your vet and see if they carry Frontline Spray. Its a pump per pound and if you spray it on a cloth and them wipe them with it, it does great! It will also help if you keep them inside (where they should be anyway) and get rid of the fleas on the mom. Ask you vet which flea prevention they recommend for nursing mothers.
2007-12-26 16:48:47 · answer #5 · answered by Rava's*Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your vet don't use any kind of flea treatment this young ask them what you can use the phone call is free and you will not put something to hurt the puppies.People on here mean good but they are not vets so please ask your vet
2007-12-26 17:35:47 · answer #6 · answered by chihuahuamom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call a vet and see what the recomend as they are so young. I would think just a flee bath and treat the mom with flee medication. However if you call the vet they can tell you how to "treat" the pup's, they may even have a medication safe for pups that young.
2007-12-26 16:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by Kristi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wash them w/ flea shampoo
2007-12-26 16:17:30 · answer #8 · answered by Dark shadow 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
are you sure? it must be hard for pups that young to get them. is mum infected?
you need to seek a vets help. as most meds wont be suitable for them so young
2007-12-26 16:17:22 · answer #9 · answered by sunshineee (: 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dust them with diatamacious earth..avail at home depot..it's a swimming pool filter media.
2007-12-26 16:14:06 · answer #10 · answered by nars 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋