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Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 10:05 pm Post subject: Age for flea treatment

Hi Gang!
I am getting a Lab pup on June5th. She will be 8 weeks old at that time. Is there and minimum age before you should start flea treatments? Don't want to get her sick.

Thanks,
Mike

Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 8:57 am Post subject:

Congratulations on getting a puppy!

Flea control products can be used over 6 weeks of age, or over 8 weeks of age, it all depends on which product you're using. You need to read the package to know which product to use on your puppy, or ask your vet.

Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 9:03 pm Post subject: PetArmor

Thanks for the reply. I will be using PetArmor Plus for dogs up to 22 pounds. My breeder says that my pup (Cotton) will be around 10 pounds and 8 weeks of age.

So, perhaps I will wait for a week or so after I get her to start with the treatment just to be on the safe side.

Thanks again!

Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 10:00 pm Post subject:

What a shame that you will be purchasing a dog from a breeder when millions of dogs and puppies are euthanized every year due to lack of homes - especially a labrador, one of number one breeds in shelters and among the least likely to be adopted.

If you insist on purchasing a dog versus rescuing one, I hope you at least intend to have this one spayed at an appropriate age (4 - 6 months) since your last dog died because you neglected to do that. :(

Posted Tue May 24, 2011 10:09 pm:

Just a few of the puppies in your area desperately in need of homes:

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/19436907

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/19153339

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/19599621

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/18986040

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/19597644

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/19015109

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/19015058

Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 2:48 pm Post subject:

Since PetArmor Plus is the same medication, at the same dose as Frontline Plus, I'd image it's the same guidelines for using it on a puppy. Frontline plus is suitable for dogs over 8 weeks of age.

If you don't already have a flea problem in your home, you would be fine using PetArmor (not PetArmor Plus). The "plus" version adds an insect growth regulator (S-methoprene) which kills flea eggs and larvae.

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