Puppies and fleas.

[Pep]

I've got a litter of 7 puppies that are only 3 weeks old, and they have fleas. What can I do? If anything.
I think momma doggy has them too but petsmart told us not to use flea collars on a pregnant dog so we took it off her and the day I was going to give her a flea bath she had the pups. So what can I do to take care of this problem or will I have to wait till they're older?

[bernicesmama]

when i got bernice she had fleas and was too young. my vet suggested i get some all natural flea shampoo especially made for young dogs. i got it from my petstore but can't remember the name of it.

i do know it was all natural and worked wonderfully without harming a young pup. it was in a tan bottle and was called something flea if that helps, and i'm sure it didn't ! lol

[fehu1331]

If you can't find the shampoo that bemama is talking about you can always get a flea comb its tedious but the pups will appreciate

[Savage Destiny]

Try this shampoo:

http://www.senproco.com/bark2basics/...trus-plus.html

Its by Bark 2 Basics. Its all natural and repels fleas.

[bernicesmama]

it's called DeFlea shampoo


here's a link to their website.
http://www.naturalchemistry.com/pet/...p?idProduct=78

Manufactured by Natural Chemistry
Kills fleas on contact! This Product does not use pyrethroids or similar chemicals to achieve results, so fleas and other parasites do not become resistant, Thus, the product never loses effectiveness. DeFlea can be used on any age puppy or kitten.

[Savage Destiny]

Originally Posted by bernicesmama

it's called DeFlea shampoo


here's a link to their website.
http://www.naturalchemistry.com/pet/...p?idProduct=78

Manufactured by Natural Chemistry
Kills fleas on contact! This Product does not use pyrethroids or similar chemicals to achieve results, so fleas and other parasites do not become resistant, Thus, the product never loses effectiveness. DeFlea can be used on any age puppy or kitten.

The disclaimer about the shampoo getting around the mouth bothers me. If its not toxic and won't hurt them, then why does it pound into your head that you absolutely must rinse inside and outside the mouth if it goes near?

[bernicesmama]

dont' know that one, i had zero problems with using it on bernice and she's got some allergies. I never put shampoo on their faces though, as i don't want it to get in their eyes. i always use a washcloth with warm water on the face and then flea comb the head/face

[fehu1331]

I think its just an issue of soap in the mouth. While a little soap in the mouth doesn't really cause damage it can irritate the tummy especially on a very little one.