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trinity45 · Aug 16, 2012, 03:46 PM

3 days ago my dog had puppies )in my house it is hot so I put the cage out side so they weren't hot and now the mom and the puppies are infested with fleas and they are o yung I don't want to put flea medson because they are so small what do I do

Joanna 2012 · Aug 16, 2012, 04:13 PM

If you do not want to use a chemical usually found in flea and tick medicine! I would suggest trying this shampoo Tropiclean! It has Neem oil in it! Says on the bottle relieves itching due to fleas and ticks! If you try this and it does not work you should ask your vet!

Wondergirl · Aug 16, 2012, 04:42 PM

For puppies that young, ask a vet first before using any product.

Alty · Aug 16, 2012, 04:49 PM

The only safe thing to do is consult a vet. If the OP can't afford a vet (which she should be able to as a breeder), then a warm moist cloth, rub the puppies down, and dry them thoroughly. Make sure to dry them and keep them warm, at this age they lose body heat easily.

The moist cloth won't get rid of all the fleas, but it will help.

But really, the best and really only course of action the OP should be taking, is to take the puppies and the mom to the vet.

As a side note, the mom should also not be receiving flea treatment as the puppies are still nursing, and it will affect them.

Vet! As a breeder this isn't even a question that should have been asked.

Sariss · Aug 17, 2012, 05:41 PM

Along with the answers above - the mother dog should be on a product like Revolution that will control fleas on her and is safe for lactating mothers. DO NOT get ANY flea medication from a pet/department store as they are not safe for lactating dogs.

asompur · Aug 17, 2012, 06:46 PM

Anything ranging from shampoos to rub things to collars don't do it. It could harm your pets. If a vet says its OK go ahead but until then let the fleas be and try and leave the puppies outside in a safe place, if possible

shazamataz · Aug 19, 2012, 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by asompur

Anything ranging from shampoos to rub things to collars dont do it. It could harm your pets. If a vet says its ok go ahead but until then let the fleas be and try and leave the puppies outside in a safe place, if possible

This is both inaccurate and dangerous advice.

Leaving fleas on such young puppies could easily kill them, especially a heavy infestation.

Puppies under 2 weeks of age cannot maintain body temperature so leaving them outside could very well be a death sentence as well!