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My new rescue puppy has fleas and dandruff. How should I bathe him?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I got a little puppy from street dont know what breed it was...but has too many dandruff and insects in his fur..so can you tell how can i wash him or bath him??

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 16th, 2019

I would bath the puppy with Dawn dish soap and warm water, combing out all the fleas. Take him into a vet to get an approximate age so that you can use a safe flea treatment program on him. He's very cute!

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