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flea medicine

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Question
I have 3 week old puppies and they have fleas. Can they get flea medicine and if so what kind do you recomend ?

Answer
Hi Randall,  There is no flea medicine you should be using on 3 week puppies as it can be very dangerous for them.  The earliest you can put flea medicine on a puppy is minimum 6 weeks of age.  Even then, it really also depends on the breed of dog.  Some breeds are more sensitive to chemicals than others.  The mildest flea medicine on the market is Adams Flea Spray.  You can spray it on a flea comb and then flea comb the puppy.  That way the chemical isn't getting directly put on their bodies.  Hope this helps,

Dawn