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TheHoundOfWinchester · 13/02/2020 12:04

Hi all, we collected our new pup yesterday and he has fleas! He's 8 weeks old and we were assured that he had been treated. What can I use that's gentle but will stop a full infestation?! Help please!!

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dementedpixie · 13/02/2020 12:06

Go to the vet, get him checked over and get a flea and also worming treatment

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LovelyPuddings · 13/02/2020 12:10

Definately get him to a vet asap.

If he has fleas then I would start to question the environment he was bred in and his general health, tbh.

As all new puppies should get a vet check within their first few days at home, having to go for flea treatment can be done at the same time.

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TheHoundOfWinchester · 13/02/2020 12:10

We have a vets appointment booked but they can't get him in until Monday, I should have said that in the op! Anything I can do in the meantime?

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dementedpixie · 13/02/2020 12:12

Ask them over the phone then

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dementedpixie · 13/02/2020 12:16

Think advantage can be used on puppies

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Nojeansplease · 13/02/2020 17:54

Yes push as he’s so little and has fleas! Certainly not something you want to leave or welcome into your house.
At least they can give you advice over the phone

Alternatively speak to the breeder
I would definitely be worried about where he’s come from, do you think in hindsight it may have been a puppy farm?

if they’re reputable and it’s an unfortunate accident, they’ll be mortified and probably offer to sort it for you.