My puppy has fleas, but my other dog doesn't. How to stop them?

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Do fleas prefer longer coat dogs? Me and my best freind live together. He has a 9 year old black lab (lucy) and has never found a flea on her but every few weeks I'll find a few fleas on Ellie my almost 4 month golden retriever. I use vets best flea and tick spray and that kills them and keeps them away till she needs resprayed but I just don't understand why theyre on Ellie and not lucy. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | spayed | 3 months and 25 days old | 55.6 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, its difficult to say why the fleas are preferring Ellie. My inclination is to say that the fleas are likely affecting both pets, but they are easier to see in your puppy than on Lucy. Additionally, Lucy could be on monthly flea preventatives that keep the fleas off of her body in general. Ellie should be old enough to be on monthly flea prevention which generally last and work more efficiently in preventing fleas than the spot on spray. Most importantly, immature fleas and eggs will live in your environment (carpet, sofa, bedding, and cracks on the floors and walls. You will need to treat your environment for fleas as well to make sure that both your pets and your environment are treated and protected from fleas. Speak with your veterinarian about obtaining monthly flea control for Ellie. Hope this helps and best of luck.

My puppy has fleas, but my other dog doesn't. How to stop them?

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