dogsforjane Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I have found fleas on my 9week old puppy and wondering whether it can be harmful to use Comfortis on her at such a young age. Would it be better to wash her with a flea treatment shampoo rather than applying Comfortis??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) Comfortis is only recommended for use in puppies 14 weeks and older. Frontline spray or Advocate are safe for a 9 week old puppy. eta Capstar or Revolution are also apparently safe for pups over 6 weeks of age. Edited January 25, 2013 by Ams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuna Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 On 25/01/2013 at 7:06 AM, dogsforjane said: I have found fleas on my 9week old puppy and wondering whether it can be harmful to use Comfortis on her at such a young age. Would it be better to wash her with a flea treatment shampoo rather than applying Comfortis??? The information leaflet accompanying Comfortis tablets lists this information under the heading Precautions Comfortis chewable tablets should not be administered to puppies less that 14 weeks of age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Im very hesitant to use it anymore on our cavs, let alone puppies ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsforjane Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Thanks everyone for letting me know about the age precaution. I read many good things about Comfortis for killing adult fleas from this forum so instantly thought that was the way to go. I will opt for Advocate, Capstar or Frontline instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 You need to read all information on flea and tick treatments very carefully. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzawani Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Capstar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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