front line??

[paddysmum]

HELP... just found this site after buying my new puppy paddy..

Seller was not helpful at all

What do i do to front line paddy?

[Jonnydog]

Hi Paddysmum. What age is Paddy? I'd be wary of using chemicals on a very young puppy unless there is a good chance of him picking up fleas, ticks etc. i'd speak to your vet for advice.

[paddysmum]

His 12weeks the seller just told me i need to front line him was very confused didnt think i would need to do that for awhile she like myself didnt really no what she was talking about not very helpful at all really paddy is my first cocker so after searching online to find the answer i found this site.

[Neon]

Hi Paddysmum. What age is Paddy? I'd be wary of using chemicals on a very young puppy unless there is a good chance of him picking up fleas, ticks etc. i'd speak to your vet for advice.

I agree with this post, although some treatments can be given to dogs younger than 12 weeks.  Does Paddy actually have fleas now?  If you part his coat with a comb, and look at his skin, have a look for tiny pieces of what look like dirt which could indicate a flea problem.  Also, is he scratching at all, can you see anything that looks like a flea?  If you are not sure, have a word with your vet.

[paddysmum]

The house I got paddy from the women didnt have a clue it wasnt very clean if im honest and was over run with all kinds of dogs.. paddy is iching himself which makes me wonder if he does have fleas .

[Neon]

Itching can be a symptom of fleas and in such a crowded environment it's more than likely.  I really would take him to the vet if I were you, sounds like he could do with a check up.  If he has got fleas, you will need to treat all your furnishings as well.  I'm sorry you've had such an irresponsible experience with the lady you bought Paddy from. 

[JennyBee]

Have you taken your puppy to get his first checkup at the vets? The person you bought your puppy from sounds a little suspect

[paddysmum]

doesnt she just ..

paddy is due his injections next week but didnt no if i should do something sooner? Am i to blame an is this hurting paddy that i need to act now?

[jaybee]

If he has got fleas he'll probably be uncomfortable and they'll be irritating him. If you ring the vet you can ask their advice over the phone.

Apart from irritating your pup, if he has got fleas and you leave it you run the risk of getting fleas in his bed/your carpets/furnishings which will make it more difficult to get rid of

[JennyBee]

I probably would take him for a checkup now, I always have done when I first brought a puppy home just to make sure there are no issues. My last cocker had fleas when i got him and came from what i suspect now was a puppy farm, there are too many bad breeder out there, unfortunately. I don't think it will be hurting him but it will be uncomfortable

[paddysmum]

Im going to get him in the vets tomorrow,To be on the safe side thanks to all who messaged me back what a great site this is can see this being a big help for me and paddy 

[Neon]

He will scratch himself sore, so it's best you take action now, if you can.

Edit:
glad you're taking him to the vet tomorrow.  Let us know how he gets on, bless him  

[paddysmum]

I will do thanks everyone again.

[jaybee]

Let us know how you get on! It's a good idea to take them when you brig them home just so they can have a check over

Welcome to COL   you'll soon be hooked.
Once you've been to the vet a had your mind put at ease make sure you post some pictures of little paddy  

[Neon]

Sorry forgot to say welcome to COL.