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Stubborn fleas for months! How to keep them out of my new house?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 45 lbs

I have had fleas for months now and have tried everything to get rid of them any advice? Were moving in two weeks and I don’t want to take the fleas with us to the new house.

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on July 20th, 2018

Hi there. I would recommend starting Beast on a good quality prescription flea control medication such as Nexgard or Bravecto. This will ensure that he does not have any live fleas on him at the time of your move, which should prevent your new home from becoming infested.

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