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beckys464
Nov 2, 2007, 06:46 PM
I just got a puppy and what age can I have she be dip flea medication . She is 6 weeks old

labman
Nov 2, 2007, 07:16 PM
I don't recommend dips at ay age. The modern products such as Revolution, Advantage, Contact, Program, etc. are more effective. Some of them are safe to start at 6 weeks. Ask your vet. If the puppy already has fleas, some of the flea sprays are safe, or at least spray a towel and wrap the puppy in it. You may also need to treat your house and yard. Flea infestations are hard to clear up.

beckys464
Nov 2, 2007, 09:03 PM
Can I feed my puppy evaporated milk . I don't have milk that puppy drink I need to go to store in am

labman
Nov 2, 2007, 09:32 PM
No, it contains lactose which the puppy can't digest. Feed it some chicken and rice as below if you have it. Get it on a commercial puppy chow as soon as you can.

If a dog is having trouble keeping anything down or continuing diarrhea try this out of the manual I have from a large, knowledgeable dog guide school.

Bland recovery diet for dogs.

3 parts cooked rice, one part boiled hamburger or chicken, or cottage cheese. I think you can substitute boiled potatoes for the rice. Once in an emergency, we bought a plain baked potato from Wendy's.

This is meant for short time settling a dog's digestive tract. It is not the complete and balanced diet they need long term. I have seen it work.

Also, see the sticky at https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/dogs/information-articles-our-dogs-expert-labman-53153.html#post251802