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What to do for fleas on an 8-week-old puppy who can't bathe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 2 months old | 14 lbs

I found a flea in my 8 week old puppy, pitbull! He is 14 pounds. Just got his first 2 shots, DHPP 1 & Deworming. He only goes to our backyard to pee&poop. I read he can't have a bath until 12 weeks old. What to do?

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 27th, 2017

You can treat him with a monthly flea prevention, like NexGard or Frontline which are both labeled for use on puppies over 8 weeks of age. Ask your vet for the best flea prevention for your puppy. Continue to give him the flea medication on a monthly basis.

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    Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

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    King is old enough to start on a monthly flea medication such as K9 Advantix, Nexgard, or Trifexis/Comfortis - so I would recommend getting one of these medications from your vet to treat the fleas and prevent him from getting more. You can get an over-the-counter tablet called Capstar in the meantime that will get rid of the fleas - but it only lasts for 24 hours, so you will need to follow it up with a longer acting medication from your vet after that.

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