Newborn puppies are a joy to have, right? But the last thing you want to do when they’re so small and cute is spent time bathing them with fleas. The problem is, if you DON’T bathe your puppy, they may end up with fleas anyway. This can be an upsetting and stressful situation to be in. But it doesn’t have to be — we’re here to help! Here, we’ll teach you how to bathe newborn puppies with fleas. Newborn puppies covered in fleas can be a miserable situation. Miserable for you and the puppy. But even if you can bear it, chances are your pup can’t. Here you will learn how to remove fleas from newborn puppies at home as well as how to prevent future infestations from occurring.

Newborn Puppies Fleas

Introduction

Your newborn puppy is cute and cuddly, but fleas are neither. If you’re a new dog owner, it’s important to know that it’s not uncommon for newborn puppies to get fleas. In this article we’ll cover what you need to know about puppy fleas, such as how and why they appear in the first place, where they come from and what you can do if your pup gets them.

Newborn Puppies Fleas – How & Why They Appear

The fleas will bite your puppy, lay eggs and then the eggs hatch into larvae. The larvae then become pupae which are the cocoon stage where they transform into adult fleas. This whole process takes between 18 days to 2 months depending on the conditions of your home or yard.

If your dog has fleas and you do nothing about it, they will continue to reproduce on a daily basis until they’re all gone or until you get rid of them by using an over-the-counter remedy or prescription medication.

Where Do Puppy Fleas Come From?

Puppy fleas are a common problem for new puppy owners. Fleas can be picked up from other pets, the environment, and your home.

• Pets

For instance, if you have a cat or dog that has fleas in your home and this animal comes into contact with your new puppy (or vice versa), then there is a chance that you will get some fleas on them as well. The same goes for walking outside in some grassy areas where other animals may have been roaming around and brought their flea problems with them.

• Environment & Home

Fleas love to live in grassy environments such as parks or near trees; they also love to hide out under beds at home so make sure to vacuum regularly!

What Should You Do If Your Newborn Puppy Has Fleas?

Once your puppy has been diagnosed with fleas, it’s time to get down to business. There are several different methods that can be used to get rid of these pesky critters, including:

• A flea comb
• Flea shampoo and/or spray
• A flea collar (with or without other products)

Take Away

If your puppy has fleas, start by giving him a bath. Use a shampoo designed to kill fleas and ticks while also moisturizing his coat. After the bath, brush or comb through his hair with a fine-toothed comb to remove any remaining fleas and eggs.

If you’re not sure if your puppy has fleas but suspect he does, there are some telltale signs: scratching, biting at his legs or feet (especially between the toes), licking himself excessively—especially around the ears, neck and armpits—and excessive drooling are all indicators that something may be wrong with your dog’s skin.

Because many owners don’t recognize these symptoms as being caused by fleas until it’s too late for treatment before symptoms take hold, it’s important to know where your new puppy came from so you can ask questions about past health issues prior to bringing him home. If possible, get proof that he was treated for such infestations prior to adoption if possible; otherwise ask an expert vet if they think an infestation is likely based on breed or age alone.”

Your puppy is cute and cuddly, but fleas are neither.

Fleas are tiny parasites that live on your puppy and suck his blood. If a flea bites your puppy, it will draw blood and then it will regurgitate the blood back into its belly. This causes anemia in your dog, which is deadly if not treated early. Fleas can also cause an allergic reaction in your dog, as well as tapeworms and heartworm disease. When a flea bites you, there is a chance it may give you some of these diseases too!

Conclusion

If your new puppy has fleas, don’t panic. It may be a sign that you need to clean your house or have your carpet treated—but it’s not a sign that you should give up on owning a dog. This is actually an issue that owners of little puppies run into all the time, and there are plenty of ways to deal with it successfully, as long as you stay calm and don’t overreact!