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trengoff:
How common is it for young pups to have fleas ????  :-

(9 weeks)                    

Jane S:
Not common at all if the pup comes from a good breeder :) If you suspect your pup has fleas, then pop to your vets & buy some Frontline spray which is safe to use on young pups. You may need to treat your cat as well (indeed the cat could be the source of any fleas :))                    

trengoff:
We've been usin some 'BOB MARTIN PESTROY POWDER' on him. We are going to the vets on wednes day for his first set of injections!!! So we will probobly pick sumthin up then  Are we correct in doing this???? how dangerous are fleas????                    

Jane S:
Have you checked the Bob Martin powder is safe to use on young puppies? If it is, I don't imagine it will be any where near as effective as the modern preparations like Frontline - these have the advantage that you only need to spray the dog every few months (ie long lasting protection) If your puppy does have fleas, then eggs will have been laid in your house, on carpets etc so you need also to buy a spray to treat the house eg Acclaim (again available from your vet) If you don't treat your carpets etc, the eggs will hatch out & the whole cycle will begin again.

Fleas aren't dangerous as such but they can cause dogs/cats intense irritation, resulting in frequent scratching which can lead to skin infections. Some dogs are also allergic to flea saliva which can result in severe skin problems. Fleas are also hosts for the tapeworm, another reason to make sure your puppy is treated for fleas & also wormed correctly (your vet will supply you with effective wormers)                    

*Jay*:
Hi Trengoff, I agree with Jane in that the flea preperations from pet shops/supermarkets are not as effective as the ones available from the vets. Quite a lot of people phone up saying their pet has fleas and yet they have been treated with pet shop treatments. Whilst they may kill off some of the fleas, they won't kill them all and the problem remains. they then have to come in for Frontline in the end and they are well out of pocket. And don't even contemplate flea collars!!!!!! Again as Jane said, whenever a flea is seen(or even suspected) it is recommended to treat the enviroment. Pay particular attention to everywhere your pup and cat have access, wash their bedding etc. Also, most people don't think about treating the car if the pets have access to it - I think it's always best to be very thprough or there will be an infestation of the little blighters before you know it ;D Off to have a good scratch now ;D ;D                    

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