How to get rid of fleas in a puppy

An unpleasant fact is that pets can have fleas. Especially when it comes to small puppies, since it is problematic to remove fleas from a puppy 1 month or even younger. There are very few drugs for bloodsucking insects that would suit such babies. Fleas to puppies not only cause discomfort, but can also become carriers of severe infections. A flea bite causes allergies and dermatoses, so it is so important to get rid of parasites in time.

What are dangerous fleas for a puppy

Flea bites cause the puppy pain, and with a strong infection can lead to apathy, refusal of food and a nervous breakdown. Fleas in a puppy threaten serious health problems:

• the immune system is not yet formed, therefore, infections that fleas carry are much more dangerous for small pets;
• flea saliva contains a large number of biologically active substances that cause allergic reactions;
• with severe infection and a small dog size, eating fleas can lead to significant blood loss and cause anemia;
• fleas can become carriers of helminths, which deplete the body of an animal.

Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the fact that the pet is itching and taking measures in time. Flea puppy funds should be selected taking into account the conditions in which he lives and other factors.

How to protect from flea puppies in the litter

Puppies are excommunicated from the female at the age of 1.5-2 months. But it happens that the baby goes to a new family at the age of one month. The crumbs are infected with insects from the mother and it is more difficult to choose flea preparations for puppies that are in the litter. Even a small amount of insecticides applied to the dog’s fur can lead to poisoning of the bitch. When all puppies are licked, the dose of the drug entering the digestive system may exceed the safe limit. Therefore, you should choose flea remedies for puppies that do not contain insecticides, but repellents based on natural raw materials, to reduce the risk of poisoning the canine family.

To remove fleas from a nursing dog and puppies that are kept in an aviary or in a room separate from human housing, bundles of grass repellents can be placed around the couch - wormwood leaves, lavender, tansy, flea, klopovnik, melilot or sprinkle powder from these plants. They are safe for dogs, even if the kids decide to try them on the tooth, and the smell of herbs repels the blood-sucking insects.

If puppies with mom live in the house, then the litter and the area next to it can be treated with water with the addition of a few drops essential oil lavender, lemon, cloves, menthol, eucalyptus. In addition to the deterrent effect, this solution has a deodorizing and antimicrobial effect. You can also spray a puppy or dog against fleas with this solution, dry the hair and comb out.

If puppies with their mother live in the house, then the litter and the area next to it can be treated with water with the addition of a few drops of essential oil of lavender, lemon, clove, menthol, eucalyptus. In addition to the deterrent effect, this solution has a deodorizing and antimicrobial effect.You can also spray a puppy or dog against fleas with this solution, dry the hair and comb out.

On a note!

To protect the dog on a walk from insects, you can use anti flea collar with essential oils without the addition of insecticides or to make such protection yourself - apply a few drops of essential oil to the neck scarf and tie it to the dog’s neck before walking. Suitable for dogs older than 4 months collar celandine.

You can use special pillsthat are added to the food bitches. Once in the blood, they poison blood-sucking insects, but you should carefully read the instructions so that the drug does not get into milk.

You should carefully monitor the litter in order to detect “bloodsuckers” in time and prevent their strong reproduction. Dog water treatments with special shampoo contribute to the complete destruction of a small number of insects.

The smaller the baby, the more difficult it is to choose a remedy for fleas.

Puppies processing up to 1 month

For crumbs younger than 1 month, even eminent companies do not release drugs from “bloodsuckers”. Therefore, to control insects, only mechanical methods can be used:

• Wash the dog in a strong broth of grass repellents. Pour a warm broth into the basin, immerse the puppy in it for 10-15 minutes. It is necessary to ensure that the liquid does not get into the eyes, ears and nose of the crumbs. Then dry the hair and comb it thoroughly over a white cloth. If the kids are all together, then you need to take turns to process all the dogs.
• Bathe crumbs in tar soap. Lather the dog and wrap in a towel for 5-10 minutes. Then wash off the foam thoroughly, dry and comb out the wool.
  

  

• Use a special shampoo for the little ones for the bath. Dr. Zoo Shampoo can be used for pets older than 2 weeks. When choosing a shampoo, you should read the instructions, which should indicate at what age the baby can safely use the product.
• Front line spray Recommended for babies from the first days of life. They can handle pregnant and lactating dogs.

Important!

In order to effectively exterminate insects, one should act in a complex manner. Before deciding how to remove fleas from a puppy at home, it is necessary to carefully treat the litter of dogs, the bed and the entire room. Flea remedies for puppies are chosen especially carefully.

Flea remedies for puppies aged 1-2 months

It is difficult to get fleas for a month-old puppy, but starting from 1.5 or 2 months of age, you can find a much larger number of preparations in different forms to save the flea from the puppy. These include:

• Sprays
• drops;
• collars;
• shampoos.

Consider the most popular and effective means that are suitable for the baby to protect against parasites.

Sprays

Flea spray for puppies is the most popular form of drugs. It is easy to apply, highly effective. Subject to the rules of application and age restrictions, the sprays are safe and able to quickly get rid of "bloodsuckers". You should choose certified drugs that have passed quality control and safety. These include:

• Stronghold - used for dogs from the age of 1.5 months. The drug contains selamectin and destroys the larvae and adults of blood-sucking insects.
• Front Line is a great tool even for the smallest. The number of clicks on the spray bottle depends on the weight and length of the pet's hair. A table is attached to the drug, according to which it is easy to calculate the required dose of the drug.
• Leopard - Recommended for the destruction of insects from 1.5 months of age. The spray contains fipronil and protects the baby for 30 days from all types of bloodsuckers. Domestic drug from LLC NEC Agrovetzashchita (Moscow) is not inferior to more expensive foreign funds.

It is recommended to apply the spray against the growth of the coat until it is slightly moistened. Then it is dried and wetting or bathing is avoided for 2 days.Spray is not recommended if the animals are not yet excommunicated and are in the litter.

Drops

Drops have a longer effect, but very few are produced for puppies of this age. The most secure are:

• Front line spot contains fipronil, which is active against fleas and ticks. It is allowed to use drops for flea puppies from 2 months of age, provided that the animal weighs more than 2 kg.
• Celandine drops drops from fleas for puppies of small breeds from 2 months of age based on extracts and essential oils of repellent plants. Additionally introduced insecticides fipronil and permethrin.

• Bars Forte;
• Barrier;
• Blokhnet;
• Lawyer;
• Advantix;
• Practitioner.

They are used taking into account the puppy's age, so you should carefully read the instructions. Treating a flea puppy with drops is as easy as spraying. It is enough to apply the drug on the withers - on the skin under the coat and gently rub it to ensure maximum penetration of the insecticide into the hair follicles. It is not recommended to use if the baby is not yet taken from the mother and is with others.

Collars

There are few options for collars for puppies aged 1.5-2 months. Dog breeders and veterinarians recommend these:

• Beaphar - This flea collar for puppies can be used from 1.5-2 months of age. The active substance is tetrachlorvinphos, which belongs to safety class 3.
• HartZ is a puppy collar with the same characteristics and age restrictions. It is able to remove parasites and prevent infection.

The collar will help get rid of fleas in the puppy if you previously bathe the animal in a special shampoo. This will increase processing efficiency. It is not recommended to simultaneously use a collar and another type of flea medication.

Flea shampoo

Flea shampoo for puppies is also chosen according to age. This is the safest means for excretion, so there are much more types of shampoos than drops and sprays:

• Phytoelitis is a complex of herbal extract and a small dose of permethrin.
• Beaphar is a product from a line developed for animals by a Dutch company. Includes permethrin and is suitable for dogs with shorthair and long-haired breeds.
• Celandine - contains not only an insecticide, but also essential oils that have a repellent effect.

If the puppy has fleas, then shampoo should be applied to damp hair, lather and hold for about 5 minutes. Wash off shampoo with plenty of water, dry coat. The essential oils and other components included in the composition cleanse the hair, strengthen and care for it and the baby’s delicate skin.

When choosing a remedy for fleas, you need to consider the weight, age and length of the dog's coat. If the puppy itches, but there are no fleas, then the reason for this may be improperly selected products that caused an allergic reaction and itching.