Thursday 28 August 2014

How to eradicate flea infection in puppies

Fleas are not welcome in any form. These pests are a nuisance to all kinds of animals. When it comes to the pets, they pose a risk to their owners as well. Fleas have an ability to reproduce very fast. In between two weekends, they can multiply to hundreds of tiny pests.




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Puppies have low resistance power as they are still building up their internal and external systems. A flea infection in such case can be life threatening to that pet. As fleas consume their host’s blood, once the flea latch on to a pup, they can cause serious harms. As a puppy already has less amount of blood in his body, a bloodsucking flea can make it even more weak leading to anemia.

How to eradicate flea infection in puppies


  • Bathe the pup with lukewarm water. One could also add some mild soap to water. Wash the little dog from head to toe avoiding any contact with eyes.
  • Check the pup’s gums for their color. Anemic dogs will have pale white gums instead of red gums. It is one of the signs of flea allergy.
  • After the bath, dry the puppy. Make it stand on a towel and comb its fur. Any fleas that get caught in the comb will fall on the towel.
  • Wash the puppy’s bedding and the towel in hot water to kill any fleas that are still alive.
  • Clean the surroundings with a vacuum cleaner as not all fleas are found on the pet’s body.
  • Repeat the process if any fleas are still visible on and around the puppy.

Alternatively, one could also you Frontline for dogs which is a topical treatment to eradicate fleas.  It can be used on dogs which are more than 8 weeks old. It has a proven track record to terminate these pests with minimum side effects. In a normal pet with no pre-existing conditions, apart from minor irritation to skin and eyes, it works fine. The medication would depend on the age, size and breed of the pet.  Always consult a vet before using it directly on a young canine to check if the puppy has any allergies or medical conditions.

Frontline plus puppies normally recover from a flea infection in a matter of days itself. As it completely breaks the life-cycle of fleas, it indirectly will help the pup to grow into a healthy dog one day. It can be availed at the GenericFrontlinePlus website at very easy-on-pocket prices.