How Young Can a Puppy Be Treated For Fleas?
WouterBefore treating a puppy for fleas, it’s important to know a little bit about the health risks associated with flea treatments. Some drugs, especially prescription products, may contain harmful chemicals that may be passed on to the pup through the mother’s milk. If you’re not sure how safe a drug is for puppies, you can always check the ingredients list of the product. You can also look for products that are labeled as “natural” or “drug-free” but keep in mind that these products are not meant for very young puppies. Natural products are unlikely to be effective at tackling fleas in a puppy’s body.
Puppies can be treated for fleas with flea treatments that are specifically made for their age. Revolution, a prescription topical flea treatment, is safe for puppies beginning at six weeks of age. It prevents fleas, ticks, and ear mites, and contains selamectin, which prevents heartworm disease. Although puppies are not yet at the risk of contracting heartworm, it’s best to start them on Revolution as early as possible. This will ensure that the puppy remains heartworm negative and avoids the harmful chemicals.
Fleas are dangerous, and it’s important to treat them immediately. The first step is bathing your puppy. The water should be warm, but not too hot. Then, use a flea comb to thoroughly comb through the coat of your puppy. The comb should have finely spaced teeth.
