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Can fleas kill a 8 week old puppy?

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Fleas on a puppy less than six weeks old can be dangerous if not treated promptly. Fleas feed on blood, and a flea infestation in a young dog can result in severe anemia or death, according to the ASPCA.


What can I do if my 8 week old puppy has fleas?

Puppies aged eight weeks and older can often be treated with standard flea control products. There are several different options including spot-ons, tablets and collars. Advantage spot-on is suitable for pets from eight weeks. It kills fleas within 24 hours and is effective for up to four weeks.

Can fleas kill a puppy?

Flea bites quickly cause discomfort, prompting your puppy to scratch. That scratching can lead to skin irritation, which can potentially lead to infection. Additionally, if many fleas are present, very young puppies can become anaemic due to blood lost to fleas, and that can, in extreme cases, prove fatal.

Can I flea a 8 week old puppy?

Most flea and tick products for puppies are not safe to use until they've reached at least seven or eight weeks of age (see chart below). Your veterinarian will be able to recommend a flea and tick preventative for puppies to safely use, and advise you on when it's safe to begin administering it to your puppy.

How long can a puppy survive with fleas?

Understanding Fleas Fleas prefer to wait and jump onto a passing animal. Once aboard, they remain until they are dislodged or groomed from the animal. Without a host, adult fleas live only a few days to 2 weeks. On short-haired cats and dogs fleas survive an average of 8 days; they live longer on long-haired animals.

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