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06-12-2016, 05:16 PM | #1 |
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| Issue - What to do to get rid of fleas on puppy Hi All, I'm new here, and know nothing about Yorkies. I do, however, know about fleas. I just got a 7-week 3-day old Yorkie puppy today, and I saw a couple of fleas. I know he's too young for Frontline. I have heard that I can bathe him in Dawn detergent; is that true? I appreciate whatever responses you can give me. Thank you. |
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06-12-2016, 05:28 PM | #2 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: shenandoah, tx, usa
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| Answering my own question I discovered I need to search the forums before posting a question... |
06-12-2016, 05:49 PM | #3 |
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| Hi! That's true detergent is one of the most affordable flea remover for our dog. If you need alternatives treatment to control the fleas on our dog i give you some helpful articles based on my research in internet hope this will help you. This information |
06-14-2016, 10:21 PM | #4 |
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| You can use any puppy/ dog shampoo or a natural NEEM shampoo made for pets. I like Ark Naturals 'Neem' Protect Shampoo: https://arknaturals.com/dog/grooming...octect-shampoo 1. wet the dog 2. put a ring of shampoo around the neck & lather it up...this will prevent the fleas from scurrying up to the face (They actually go inside the eyes & ears, I've seen it! Not my dogs but a dog that I groomed.) 3. put shampoo everywhere else & lather up...this will kill the fleas or they will jump off the dog & go down the drain w/ the water If you have a flea comb, comb very thoroughly for any left over fleas. Have a cup of water handy to drown them in. Oh & check the inner thigh area, as they hide there...less water reaches there. I'm sure you've read all the other preventative measures, like vacuuming, wash bedding, etc. Repeat.
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06-15-2016, 04:26 AM | #5 |
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| I recommend you get a flea comb. You can comb him a couple times a day to remove fleas. What I do is fill the bathroom sink with some water with Dawn it in. I comb the pup and drop the fleas from the comb into the soapy water. Also using a flea comb to comb your pup will help prevent the tiny mats that some pups get. Advantage II can be used on pups 7 weeks or older if you have a lot of fleas. I have used it for years and have never had a problem with it. I usually just put a few drops on the younger pups.
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06-20-2016, 08:32 AM | #7 | |
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06-21-2016, 02:42 AM | #8 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York
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| Do you all trust internal flea medicines like advantage? I really hesitate to give such a small dog such strong treatments. |
06-21-2016, 11:02 AM | #9 |
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| I have read that the natural way to keep fleas and ticks off of dogs is rose geranium oil. I haven't used it yet but will be trying it soon. |
06-22-2016, 05:31 AM | #10 |
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| I remember Brewer's yeast being a natural oral alternative. A recipe I once posted mentions mixing it with coconut oil as well and give it like a small treat. A ratio of something like 1 teaspoon of coconut oil with 1/2 teaspoon brewer's yeast. at that small age I'd give half a teaspoon of said mixture. Revolution does have a flea med that's for puppies weighing 05.-5lbs vet had me use that one about as soon as I brought my girl in and she's used it since.
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06-22-2016, 09:14 AM | #11 |
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