10 week old puppy with fleas
Hi, I have a 10 week old puppy and he has fleas. I don’t know what to give him, I heard that dawn soap works but I’m afraid to put it on because he licks things. What should I do?
There are several safe and effective options.
As a general rule, you should never use a flea product on a puppy that isn’t labeled for use in puppies. There is no reason to be afraid of Dawn, it works very well in killing fleas and is safe on puppies 8 weeks and older. If it’s available then I would give my puppy an advantage treatment with the next dose in two weeks at 10 weeks of age. Then monthly until 6 months old then every other month.
You should also treat your home for fleas, either by bombing or spraying the house or treating your yard or both. Fleas breed year-round if there are hosts available so don’t be fooled into thinking that once it starts getting cold you can relax and think your problem will go away on its own.
What can you recommend so that my puppy doesn’t get fleas?
For younger puppies, we recommend using a product that kills fleas and ticks, such as Trifexis or Revolution. However, before giving your puppy any medication, please consult with your veterinarian to see if it would be safe for your puppy.
Trifexis is a monthly chewable tablet given orally to dogs 8 weeks of age and older. It is important to note that the recommended dose for dogs under 10 pounds is half of the 10-20 pound range’s dose.
Revolution requires a prescription from your veterinarian but can be applied topically every 30 days.
- Fresh scented
- Kills and repels fleas, deer and brown dog ticks for 7 months. Can be worn simultaneously with your dog’s regular collar
- Water-resistant design won’t cause loss of effectiveness if your playful pup takes a stroll in the rain
- Fits puppies with necks that measure up to 15 inches
- For use on adult dogs and puppies 12 weeks of age and older
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| Color | White |
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| Height | 8.5 Inches |
| Width | 10.5 Inches |
| Length | 10.88 Inches |
| Weight | 1 Pounds |
- 1 monthly application of K9 Advantix II flea and tick prevention for small dogs weighing 4-10 pounds
- K9 Advantix II flea and tick prevention for dogs works through contact, so fleas, ticks and mosquitoes do not have to bite your dog to die
- K9 Advantix II flea and tick control for dogs is an easy to apply topical formula
- Starts working to kill fleas within 12 hours and keeps working for 30 days
- Suitable for effective year-round dog flea and tick treatment for small dogs
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| Color | Green |
- Kills fleas, ticks, flea eggs, flea larvae, and lice
- Foaming, sensitive skin formula with naturally soothing aloe vera and oatmeal
- Rich, creamy formula cleans and conditions
- For dogs and puppies over 12 weeks of age
- Pleasantly scented cucumber and aloe
- Drip-free foaming dispenser
- 5% of fleas live on your pet while the remaining 95% live in your home or yard. Adams provides a multi-step product solution to fight pests on every front – Complete your system with our Pet, Home, and Yard products.
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| Height | 8.38 Inches |
| Width | 2.2 Inches |
| Length | 2.2 Inches |
| Weight | 0.668 Pounds |
- EXTRA GENTLE – Recommended by vets for puppies first year, Veterinary Formula Solutions Puppy Love Extra Gentle Tearless Shampoo is sulfate and DEA-free. This puppy shampoo cleanses without drying out delicate skin and leaves coat soft and fluffy
- TEAR-FREE FORMULA – Mild enough for puppies over 6 weeks, the tearless puppy shampoo will not burn or irritate the eyes
- LONG-LASTING SCENT – The clean, fresh scent of the gentle shampoo for puppies is reminiscent of baby powder. It is light and not overpowering but remains after bath time is over
- FORMULATED FOR PUPPIES – Puppy Love extra gentle shampoo is specifically formulated, and pH balanced for puppies over 6 weeks. It is gentle enough for frequent use and will not wash away topical spot-on flea and tick treatments
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| Height | 2.75 Inches |
| Width | 7 Inches |
| Length | 2.75 Inches |
| Weight | 1.25 Pounds |
- Waterproof flea and tick treatment for dogs: Frontline Plus for Dogs provides waterproof, fast-acting, long-lasting flea and tick treatment and control for your dog. This product is approved for use on dogs 5-22 lbs.
- Break the flea life cycle with frontline: Frontline flea and tick treatment for dogs kills adult fleas plus flea eggs and larvae to stop existing infestations and prevent establishment of new infestations.
- Kills fleas and ticks: Frontline flea and tick treatment for dogs kills fleas, flea eggs, lice, and ticks. This flea and tick treatment kills ticks, including those that may transmit Lyme disease.
- Trusted flea and tick protection for dogs: Frontline has been trusted by veterinarians for nearly 20 years. Made with 2 tough killing ingredients, fipronil and (S)-methoprene – one to kill adult fleas and ticks and the second to kill flea eggs and larvae – this fast-acting, long-lasting protection provides flea and tick control for dogs and puppies 8 weeks and older
- Lasting flea and tick protection: Frontline’s long-lasting formula isstored in the oil glands of the pet’s skin to give non-stop flea and tick protection for a full 30 days. Frontline flea and tick treatment for dogs works non-stop for a full 30 days. A 3-dose supply lasts for 3 months.
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| Color | orange |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 4.5 Inches |
| Width | 0.75 Inches |
| Length | 5.75 Inches |
| Weight | 0.8 Pounds |