[swanson23]

Hi there,

I have 3 puppies that have fleas I am wondering what's the best and safest way to get rid of them.

Thanks,
Kevin

[CliffARobinson]

The best answer to this question comes from our great members and animal lovers in a previous thread. I am also an avid dog lover, and I concur with these statements. You can buy Advantix and Frontline almost anywhere now. I have bought it at Target, grocery stores, etc. The tip about bathing them is great. Personally, I would use a tear-less shampoo designed for puppies rather than detergent. Whichever you use, just be careful of the eyes.

teachnk:

Please do not use any the Hartz brands or any grocery store brand They use poisons in their ingredients. You need to get something from your vet. Products such as Revolution, Frontline, Advantage are all good preventaive monthly meds you can get from the vet.

In the meantime - for a young pup, try Dawn dishwashing detergent and bath him. You might find some fleas will move to the head - you can pick those off by hand. The others should drown.

Dry you pup well when you are done. That way the poor baby won't have to sleep in the garage.

Shazmatazz

I agree with teachnk do not use Hartz.

Advantage and frontline make products for young puppies and they are very effective. You can get them at good pet stores at at your vets.

You will need to treat your house as well. I know it was only an hour but it would still be better to treat now in case one or two made it into the carpet and start breeding.

Just a flea bomb will do the trick.

Source: AskMeHelpDesk.com - "8-week old puppy has fleas and I just got it tonight"

[Sariss]

Revolution and Advantage from your vet are two options.