Flea Treatment For Puppies 6 Weeks Old. I might have somebody come spray the exterior of your homestead for fleas and around your backyard and premises. I would not treat this young a pup with chemical flea treatments.
While oral and topical flea medications help rid your dog of these pests, many are unsafe for use in puppies under 4 weeks old. A flea infestation in a young puppy can cause anemia, a potentially fatal condition due to the extreme loss of blood in the tiny animal. There is nothing more precious than a bunch of two week old puppies.
Give your puppies a bath.
Newborn puppies provide the perfect environment for fleas to feed and lay their eggs. A natural flea spray can be made by mixing five drops each of lavender oil, eucalyptus oil and cedar wood oil with water taken in a spray bottle. During this time period the puppies will still be with. The safest way to treat a puppy under 6 weeks of age for fleas is to bathe him using warm water and dawn dishwashing detergent and then to manually pick off remaining fleas.