Newborn puppies are so susceptible to fleas. In this post, I’ll help you determine the best flea treatment for a newborn puppy, the best shampoo for newborn puppy fleas and the safest way to bathe a newborn puppy. Fleas are one of the most common problems in canine health care. Fleas can be hard to get rid of and it’s important that you start your plan as soon as you see one. Use this guide to learn when do you flea newborn puppies, how to get rid of fleas on puppies under 12 weeks, how to keep fleas off newborn puppies and other methods.

Newborn Puppy Fleas

Introduction

If you’ve just welcomed a new puppy into your home, there’s a chance that fleas have also come along for the ride. Fleas are common on puppies, especially ones with long hair. And although these irritating pests might seem harmless, they can cause serious health problems for young puppies and mother dogs. Fleas feed off of the blood of their hosts and lay eggs in their fur. As such, it’s important to have flea prevention plans in place when you get a new puppy. Here are some things to know about newborn puppy fleas:

Fleas tend to be drawn to puppies with long hair.

When a flea finds its way onto a puppy’s body, it will attach itself to the skin and begin feeding on blood.

A good indicator that your pup has fleas is seeing little black specks in his fur or on his bedding. If you see these spots, look closely at them to make sure they’re not just dirt or mud from outside. If they are dirt or mud, take the puppy outside and wash him with shampoo if necessary (only use mild shampoos).

If it turns out that your pup does have fleas and needs treatment, there are several safe options available at most pet stores including flea shampoos (such as Advantage), spot-on medications like Frontline Plus and Nexgard Chewables for Dogs which are administered through orally administered treats—these products contain an insecticide called permethrin which kills existing adult fleas as well as preventing new ones from hatching by killing their eggs/larvae/immature stages).

Fleas can cause anemia.

If you have a puppy that is infested with fleas, it’s likely that your pet will experience anemia. Anemia is a condition in which the red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be produced. The result of this is pale gums and fatigue. Severely affected animals may even die from hemorrhage.

A severe allergic reaction to fleas can cause the dog’s skin to become irritated and inflamed. They may also develop hives as a reaction to these pests crawling on them or biting them repeatedly during feeding time (which happens regularly).

Fleas can also cause skin infections due to their constant scratching at their bodies because of irritation caused by itching on their skin surface due to bites by these parasites.

In rare cases, fleas may transmit tapeworms through their feces onto your pet’s fur where they can then be ingested when grooming themselves after eating or sleeping in bedding that has been contaminated with fleas living off your furry friend’s blood supply!

Puppies are susceptible to flea allergy dermatitis.

Flea allergy dermatitis is a skin condition that causes red, itchy skin. It’s common in dogs, especially puppies, and is not contagious. Flea allergy dermatitis can be treated with medication.

Diagnosing fleas on newborn puppies is not always easy.

It can be difficult to diagnose fleas on newborn puppies, as they are not always able to show the signs of a flea infestation. If your puppy has fleas, you may notice one or more of the following symptoms:

• Flea dirt around the neck and head area
• Fleas crawling on your dog’s coat
• Bite marks from the adult or larval stages of a flea’s life cycle (flea larvae)
• Scratching due to irritation caused by bites from adult or larval stages of a flea’s life cycle (flea larvae)
• Anemia due to an extreme loss of blood caused by heavy-duty scratching over an extended period of time (frequent scratching causes hair loss)

You can bathe your puppy to treat fleas.

If you have fleas, your puppy needs to be bathed. You might think that bathing is the best way to get rid of these pests, but it’s actually not. Bathers must take care not to get water in their ears or eyes as this can cause irritation and ear infections. Bathing also opens up the skin’s pores, which means that if your puppy has any cuts or scrapes on their body—like from rolling around with other puppies in their litter—these wounds will be more susceptible to infection from bacteria in dirty bathwater.

The amount of time a dog spends submerged in water during a bath isn’t just important for how often they’ll need baths; how long they spend submerged affects how often they need grooming maintenance throughout the year! If too much time is spent wetting down your pet’s fur/hair with shampoo (or even leaving them alone for too long), then its coat may become damaged over time due to exposure against harsh chemicals found within certain products such as soaps used during washing process (e., liquid detergents). This could lead into serious problems down line such as skin allergies which could potentially result in dry patches or worse yet even irritations like rashes breaking out across surface areas where contact was made through prolonged contact with contaminated cleaning solutions.”

Penciling your puppy’s hair can help prevent fleas.

• Pencil your dog’s fur. To prevent fleas from getting into your puppy’s coat, use a pencil (or an old mascara wand) to make the hair stand up. This will block any fleas that are trying to jump on top of your puppy.
• Brush out any trapped fleas with a wide-toothed comb. Once you have used the pencil to make the hair stand up, brush out any trapped fleas with a wide-toothed comb and collect them in a bowl so you can dispose of them later.
• Remove live fleas with a special comb called a “flea comb.” Flea combs look like regular combs but have small prongs that trap live fleas when used against the skin or coat of your pet; then throw away these trapped pests by flicking them into the toilet or outside onto soil outside so they cannot return!

Be prepared for fleas when you get a new puppy!

Fleas can be a difficult pest to eradicate, so it’s important to prepare yourself for the onslaught of pests when you bring home a puppy. You can use a variety of methods to fight off fleas, including shampoo, collars and pills.

If you want to go the natural route and avoid chemicals in your house or on your pet’s skin, try using an oatmeal-based shampoo. It will repel fleas by irritating their sensitive bodies. However, this method has two downsides: it may damage furniture if not cleaned up properly after application; and because it contains salt water instead of detergent like regular shampoos do (which helps them rinse more effectively), it doesn’t get out as much dirt as other options might—so make sure that your pet is thoroughly brushed before applying!

Another option would be using a homemade recipe such as this one from Dogster Blog: combine 1 tablespoon each almond oil & coconut oil with 4 drops tea tree essential oil into 2 cups lukewarm water; then mix together until well blended before applying liberally all over dog’s fur (avoiding face/nose). Let dry completely before rinsing with cold water (no need for conditioner). Repeat daily until fleas disappear–and don’t forget that any bedding used by dogs should also be washed regularly while they’re being treated!

For those who prefer something easier than making their own concoction at home–and are willing “to pay whatever price” needed in order achieve results quickly–there exists many different brands available today designed specifically with puppies in mind.”

Conclusion

Now you know the signs of fleas and what to do if your puppy develops fleas. If you need any help or advice, please contact us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!