My 6-week-old puppies have ticks. What's safe for them and mom?

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Hi I have a liter of 6 French bull dog puppies. They are about 6 weeks old. They are indoor, the mom is also indoor but I let her outside to potty. Today I found a tick on one of the pups, so I’m sure they all have them and the mom is the one who brought them. I know they are too young for flea treatment so what can I do to get rid of them? The mom sleeps with them so is it safe to do flea treatment on the mother? Should I isolate them from the mom? Please give me advice thanks!

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

You can treat the mom now and there are some products you can use on the puppies now as well (like Revolution). Here is a chart of what products you can use. I suggest you consult with your vet about what products they have available. I would suggest treating everyone with Revolution. You do not need to isolate the mom. ( https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-health/flea-and-tick-medicine-for-puppies/ ) Don't forget to treat the environment - both the house and the yard. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

My 6-week-old puppies have ticks. What's safe for them and mom?

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