How to Get Rid of Fleas On a Newborn Puppy

Left untreated, fleas from your new puppy will infest your home and your clothing, and be very difficult to get rid of. Immediately ridding your puppy of his fleas can save you both a lot of hassle and problems later. Flea shampoo and most other flea medications are not safe for pets under 12 weeks of age. There is a lot of evidence to suggest that over-the-counter flea treatments such as collars and shampoo can be very harmful to pets' health and cause long lasting health problems or even death. This article outlines the safest way to rid your puppy of fleas.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Puppy shampoo
• Towel
• Flea comb
• Cup of water

1. Bathe your dog with puppy shampoo.

2. Towel dry the puppy. If he has fluffy fur, you may also want to allow him to air dry a bit before moving to Step 3.

3. Gather your puppy, flea comb and cup of water in one easy-to-reach spot.

4. Comb the puppy's fur. Start near the tail and work your way to the face, as this is where the fleas will start going when you begin combing.

5. Swish the comb in the glass of water to dislodge the fleas caught inside it.

6. Comb your puppy at least once a day every day until you see no more fleas. This process may take a week or two weeks to completely rid the puppy of fleas.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure to comb your puppy every day. Fleas will lay eggs and the eggs will hatch incredibly quickly. The more consistent and thorough you are in combing your puppy, the faster you will see results.
• Flea shampoo is dangerous to use on a young puppy. Do not use it.

Resources

• Flea Combs from PetSmart

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