Fleas are the most frequent and harmful companions of dogs.
"Traveling" from one animal to another, they spread a whole bunch of infectious diseases: worms, a plague wand, flea typhoid and others.
Flea bites cause unbearable itching in the animal and the desire to quickly alleviate the suffering of the pet in the owner.
Are these exactly fleas?
First of all, make sure your pet is itchy because of fleas.
- If a rash, redness or dandruff is found, it is most likely an allergy.
- If the skin is clean - perhaps the baby just grows new hair.
- Well, if parasites appeared in the fur, then the diagnosis was made correctly and the beast should be treated.
Folk remedies
Regardless of the choice, the success of treatment will depend on the patience and perseverance of the owner. In any case, the puppy will have to handle several times. If you break the regime - fleas must return. Moreover, not all medicinal plants are as safe as they are thought.
- Sagebrush
It has a characteristic odor that scares insects. Broth herbs wipe the animal's fur. Be prepared for the parasites to actively jump from the dog. Also, the grass is stuffed into a pillow and used as a bedding for a puppy.. For a pet, the method is completely harmless.
- Crest
You can try to comb the dog using a small comb. But, First of allThis process is rather laborious. Secondly, fleas are actively spreading around the apartment. Thirdly, re-infection it does not hurt.
- Chemerichnaya water
Sold in the pharmacy. Medicine it is plentifully put on a diaper in which it is necessary to wrap an animal for 15-20 minutes.
- Garlic
It repels insects with a pungent smell, butCan cause digestive upset in dogs if they accidentally enter the stomach. Apply garlic to treat puppies - it is impossible.
Important! If there are several animals, all of them need to be treated for parasites at once, otherwise repeated infection is inevitable.
Professional approach
In the veterinary pharmacies in a wide range of products are presented on the basis of chemical compounds with a persistent insecticidal action.
The sprays
To fight fleas in puppies you can use sprays. They contain specially selected chemicals that are safe for the animal, but deadly for the parasite. The effect is achieved quickly and lasts up to several weeks.
The dosage of such drugs (the number of clicks on the bottle) is usually depends on the length of the coat and the weight of the pet. Spray is applied to the entire body of the dog against the growth of hair from a distance of 15 - 25 cm. In order not to cause irritation, it is better to close the eyes and nose of the puppy with your hand. The treatment is carried out in the open air. Within 48 hours after use, water treatments are contraindicated..
- The smallest - "Frontline spray".
Low toxicity in case of accidental licking, used from the 2nd day of animal life.
- Starting from the 10th week of life, you can use "BlochNet" or "Leopard".
Domestic drugs will quickly rid the puppy of fleas, ticks, midges and other ectoparasites. The anti-flea effect lasts up to 2 months. Spray "Bars" can be used as a repellent.
- "Hartz Ultra Guard"for a puppy from 6 weeks.
- "Hartz Ultra Guard Plus"- from 12 weeks.
Regardless of the brand, any drug can cause individual intolerance in the animal. You also need to remember that the spray has a significant drawback - when spraying, they can enter the lungs of the pet and its owner.
Drops
Made on the basis of insectoacaricides, which have a neuroparalytic effect on fleas, which leads to the death of insects and their larvae.
The required number of drops (determined according to the instructions) must be applied to the withers of the puppy and rubbed into the skin of the animal. The drug does not enter the systemic circulation.. It is absorbed by the sebaceous glands and is evenly distributed over the pet's skin, providing long-lasting protection against parasites.
The risk of chemicals entering the puppy's stomach is minimal - lick the poison from the withers the animal can not. After treatment, water procedures are best postponed for several hours.
It is important to remember that the insecticide that makes up the drug has toxicity and may cause allergies. It is necessary to approach the choice of drops with caution, being guided by the minimum age of an animal specified in the instruction.
- "Stronghold"- from 6 weeks.
- "Celandine"- from 2 months.
- "Leopard"for puppies older than 10 weeks with a body weight of 2 kilograms.
- "Hartz"- from 12 weeks.
Collars
They are a flexible tape made of polymeric material with a clasp that allows you to adjust the length depending on the size of the animal. A chemically active substance is applied to the tape, which absorbed into the pet's fur and skin, leaving no chance to the fleas.
From water procedures, the effect does not weaken. Many collars also have repellent properties. Properly worn collar does not cause discomfort, the dog must wear it constantly.
This method of combating parasites has proven itself in relation to adults. It is necessary to use it in puppies with great caution, since the insecticide with which the collar is treated can cause allergic reactions in children, up to intoxication of the organism.
Before use, carefully read the instructions. In the column "Contraindications" manufacturers indicate age limits for the animal.
- CollarHartz"approved for use from 6 weeks of age.
- "Leopard"- from 8 weeks.
- "Kiltix"for the smallest - from 2 months.
- Collars for individuals older than 6 months should be used with caution even with age restrictions. For example, the manufacturer "Beaphar"separately indicates that the animal with a collar should not be in contact with small children.
Read more about flea collars for dogs can read in our article.
Pills
After swallowing, they enter the gastrointestinal tract of the dog, then distributed throughout the body, enter the bloodstream. Having bitten an animal, parasites perish. The frequency of use depends on the brand.
Manufacturers of anti-flea pills assure their safety and minimal negative impact on the pet's body. In spite of this, the popularity of this tool in Russian dog owners is small.
Shampoo
Very often they are the drug of choice of experienced dog experts when treating fleas of small puppies. They cause minimal harm to the pet, while being effective enough to combat parasites. The composition of many shampoos include special products for the care of wool.
To achieve maximum effect, you should follow simple rules:
- Water temperature should be comfortable for the dog, about 37 degrees.
- Bathing should be carried out for at least 6 minutes.
- Handle all animal hair with soapy water..
- Eliminate the possibility of swallowing shampoo with water.
- It is very important to thoroughly rinse off the product, otherwise it will enter the puppy's body when "licking".
- To avoid reinfection, it is advisable to repeat the procedure periodically..
Age limits for puppies when using a flea shampoo:
- "Doctor zoo"- from two weeks of age.
- "Mr. Bruno"- starting from 1 month.
- "Beaphar"and" Phytoelite "- can be used starting from 2 months.
Fleas can exist outside the dog. Having taken a fancy to a blanket, a rug, a sofa, a soft toy, a space behind a plinth, they can wait for the puppy and, having bitten, come back home.
Read more about flea shampoos for dogs here.
When choosing a flea medicine for a puppy, it is important to remember that the expected benefits of treatment should not exceed the possible harm to the pet's health.
