How do you get rid of fleas in puppies less than 12 weeks?
Mar asked:
I Just acquired 2 daschund puppies and they had fleas. At least I think they’re fleas (pretty fast -like sugar ants- but do not jump). I went to the strore and everything said for puppies 12 weeks or older.
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I Just acquired 2 daschund puppies and they had fleas. At least I think they’re fleas (pretty fast -like sugar ants- but do not jump). I went to the strore and everything said for puppies 12 weeks or older.
March 2nd, 2009 at 2:15 pm
You can get a fine toothed flea comb to use on them, which helps. Unfortunately, the best stuff is Frontline, but they’re not old enough for it. Just comb them every day until they’re old enough for Frontline.
March 4th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
We always gave ours a nice bath and drowned the fleas until the they were old enough to be flee treated.
March 6th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
How old are they??
At any age above 3 weeks you can bathe them in Dawn Detergent and water.
If they are older than 6 weeks, you can purchase Frontline Spray for the little bundles.
At 8 weeks, you can safely apply Frontline Plus.
March 7th, 2009 at 2:22 am
I think you can use Frontline at 8 weeks
March 9th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE CALL A VET AND HE WILL TELL YOU EXACTLY WHAT TO DO. THANK YOU.
March 11th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Use a small amount of 5% Seven Dust, and dust it on them lightly.
March 13th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Try this Aerosol Repellent Spray - it will work!!
March 14th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Try flea collars. Even if they are for older puppies, they will work.
March 17th, 2009 at 8:50 am
dawn dish washing soap. that stuff works. but i wouldnt try until they were 8-12 weeks old. also a flea collar
March 19th, 2009 at 12:42 am
Ask the vet i’m sure you can get something from 8 weeks of age. the drops are good but not sure of the age ask the vet and you can’t go wrong.
March 19th, 2009 at 5:04 am
Adam’s Flea and tick spray is for puppies and big dogs. It also works on cats too.
March 21st, 2009 at 5:10 am
You should be able to buy a product called Capstar. This is a pill that will kill all the fleas on you puppies within a 24 hour period. Some vets sell this product OTC. It is safe for puppies as young as 6 weeks old.
March 23rd, 2009 at 1:19 am
I’m a breeder and the best thing I’ve found for fleas for a puppy less that 12 weeks old is the advantage once a month flea treatment,but this is purchased by weight.On a small pup you will need a syringe with needle attached and draw out of the tube about 2/10 ,or two little marks on the syringe and put on the pup behind neck,midway the body and on back hip area.,but pup must be at least 7 wks. old.For younger than 7 wks. bath the pets in Dawn dishwashing liquid,but rinse well and blow dry with a dryer on a warm stting.
March 25th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
You buy dog shampoo and make sure it says Tick and Flea Free.
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