Doofybear Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 We have a 5, nearly 6 week old Jack Russell x Maltese... She has fleas... I know I can't use frontline or anything like that on her yet, but is there something I can do? Is there anything natural I can use on her? Thanks Fiona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemappelle Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Check with your vet but I am pretty sure you can use Revolution or Advantage on her when she is 6 weeks old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic2010 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 my litter of pups is now 6 weeks old and at their vacinations with the vet he gave them some advantage. Maybe try that but you should probably get the ok from your vet first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgirl Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Had a bottle of Frontline Spray here left over from a previous pup and checked the label so yes the Frontline spray pump can be used on pups and kittens from 2 days old safely, you need to weigh the pup and check out the chart attached for where and how many sprays to be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic2010 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Just a reminder to to treat your yard aswell, so that you maximise the chance of killing them all. Just remember that adult fleas only make up 5% of the whole lifecycle of the flea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irl Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 penny royal oil from a health food shop is also good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doofybear Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Thanks guys!!! She is ABSOLUTELY riddled, the poor little baby. I just gave her a bath, and put a little bit of tea tree oil in the water....she was filthy! We only got her yesterday and she had dirt all matted in her hair...I even had to change the water it got so filthy! I'll go down to the vets in the morning and get something that will work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TessaBella Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I have two questions. Where do you live and where did you get the puppy? From rescue? I ask because I know in NSW that you're not allowed to sell or give a puppy away before it is 8 weeks old. This puppy has been taken away from its litter mates very early, although I am pleased that someone who seems to be as nice as you are taking care of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doofybear Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Hi I'm in NSW on the Mid North Coast, and the puppy came from a friend. The mother is under 12 months, and wasn't feeding the puppies...There were 2. The puppy is fully weaned and eating puppy food and drinking puppy milk. I didn't know about the 8 week thing...When I saw this baby all dirty with her hair matted with dirt, and covered with fleas my heart just broke! When they asked me if I wanted to take her because they were sick of looking after them, I jumped at it! Is there anything else I should be doing for her? She seems really happy, she is playing with the kids, and snuggling up in her basket at night with a toy the kids gave her. She is eating and drinking well. Fiona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic2010 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 good on you. Just give the pup lots of love and don't forget about her first injection that she should have a 6 weeks. Would love to see a pic of her. What about the other pup? Will he/she be ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doofybear Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 I would have LOVED to take them both, but as this is the kids first pet, I thought I'd better start with just one. I'm checking around to see if I can find a good home for her. Here are some photo's of her! I am so in love with her, she is just gorgeous! Fiona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doofybear Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Ok, now I'm a bit cranky!!! Well, i took her to the vets, and he used the frontline spray on her...He said he hadn't seen flea infestation that bad for a long time. She had nests in her fur... , and she is anemic (sp?) from the fleas sucking all her blood, and it would only of been a matter of a couple more days, and she would have been VERY sick and probably died....I could just cry for the poor baby. All I can think of is if I didn't take her on Saturday she probably would be dying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgirl Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 You are her saviour, she was meant to come to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic2010 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 she will thank you many times over during her lifetime. Enjoy every moment with her. She's a cutie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbear Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 (edited) Where exactly are you? Hunter Animal Rescue can take the other pup, sounds like it needs to be out of there ASAP. efs Edited October 23, 2006 by gillbear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum 2 Bailey n Chelsea Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Thank you for looking after this gorgeous little pup, she is lucky to have you! But I'm REALLY concerned about the other pup!! Do you know if the other pup is O.K? I think we need to get the other pup out of there before it gets really sick or even dies............ Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Well done !!! That little girl is very lucky indeed ) Hope to see lots of pics of her now ! Hope the other one gets rescued... sounds as if the mum meeds to be as well-she may be very anaemic and ill herself, which is why she couldn't produce milk!!! Poor dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doofybear Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 The other Pup is safe! I rang and checked it out yesterday afternoon! I've told the person I got my baby off, that the vet advised me that the mother needs to be treated asap as well! The other puppy has gone to a lovely older lady who has just lost her husband, and needed a companion.... Our baby is sooooo much happier today, she is loving the kids, and they are loving her... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 ) good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwo2 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 oh, your pup looks so cute, so lucky to be with you. I think you may have to educate the person whom you buy the pup from, not to breed again if she is not preparing to take care of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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