Puppy tear stains & flea/tick: What are the best products & age?

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Hello what are some good products for tear stains? Also at what age can I start treating my puppy for fleas & ticks? Any product recommendations? Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 24 days old | 2 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hello! For tear staining in Bichon Frises and other white-coated breeds, there is a product called Angel Eyes that works quite well for many dogs - it's given as a daily chewable treat, and can be ordered online from most pet supply companies. For fleas and ticks, I would recommend Nexgard as the most effective option currently available - it's an oral chewable treat that's given once a month. You will need to get a prescription for this medication from your vet, but it's much more effective than any of the over-the-counter topical "flea drops." Nexgard can be used in puppies as young as 8 weeks, with a minimum weight of 4 pounds. If your puppy is still a bit smaller than this, you could use a topical such as K9 Advantix in the meantime.

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