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My dog has fleas. How can I temporarily treat them at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed

I see flees on my dog, what can I do to keep them away until I get her shots?

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 24th, 2017

It's best to get a flea product from the pet store. The vet will have the best recommendation and products available, so you may consider just giving a flea bath ( can get a flea shampoo from the pet store) in the meantime. Below is a short article that has good info about controlling fleas: https://mobile.petcoach.co/amp/article/5-tips-to-get-rid-of-fleas I hope that helps and you get rid of those fleas soon.

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