If the pesky fleas infest your pregnant dog, you have to act fast to prevent it from spreading. For pregnant dogs, the safest solution to a flea problem is topical treatments. While a guaranteed flea killer, I have a lot of reservations when it comes to giving pregnant dogs oral flea treatments. Unlike topical methods, oral medications are more likely to have adverse and irreversible effects on the pregnant canine. Some animals experience ataxia, muscle tremors, and seizures when given oral flea treatments.
So far, there are only a few oral flea products tested to be safe for pregnant canines. Many veterinarians are also reluctant to prescribe such medications when a dog is expecting a litter. Still, some pet owners swear by Bravecto , a chewable medication that will give your dog up to 12 weeks of protection against fleas.
It also kills four different tick species: American dog tick, black-legged tick, lone star tick, and brown dog tick. As much as possible, try to address the flea infestation externally. If your dog is having a sensitive pregnancy, you can resort to natural solutions.
Let your pooch soak in this bath for at least five minutes before using a flea comb on its coat. Have a separate bowl with dish soap ready where you will dunk the dog flea. Next, rinse your dog well and dry it with a towel. The oil will coat the flea and kill it in the process. Aside from treating your pregnant dog to remove the adult flea population, you should also target the population within your home.
Most of the time, the fleas you see in your dog are just the tip of the iceberg. There will be more flea larvae and flea eggs brewing in the tiny crevices of your furniture, carpet, and fixtures. You need to vacuum clean these areas to extract the fleas. You should also wash all your beddings to kill the hiding parasites.
Most of these products contain ingredients that could be toxic to a pregnant canine. Psyllium, an ingredient in Metamucil. Fipronil, the active ingredient in Frontline spot-on flea and tick preventative. Insulin is safe for use in pregnant dogs, though vets recommend that diabetic dogs not be bred, as the disease is hereditary. Comfortis is the FDA-approved chewable, beef-flavored tablet that kills fleas and prevents flea infestations on dogs and cats for a full month.
In these cases, a missed dose can quickly lead to treatment failure. The most popular flea and tick medications for dogs and cats last for at least a month; some are even effective for eight to twelve weeks! Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel. Skip to content Home Engineering Can you use flea treatment on a nursing dog?
Ben Davis February 1, Can you use flea treatment on a nursing dog? Is it safe to bathe a nursing dog? Can I bathe my pregnant dog with flea shampoo? How do you get rid of fleas on a nursing dog? How do you get rid of fleas on a pregnant dog? Published: December 01, Dog Pregnancy Basics If you think your dog might be pregnant, the first thing you should do is see your vet for a check-up.
Caring for Your Pregnant Dog Your pregnant dog will need to continue exercise during pregnancy, though it shouldn't be too strenuous. Drugs Safe for Use in Pregnant Dogs Here are some common drugs that are safe for use in pregnant dogs: Thryoxine, used to treat hypothyroidism in dogs. Vets recommend, however, that hypothyroid dogs not be bred as the disease is hereditary. Selemectin, the flea, tick and worm preventative branded as Revolution.
Psyllium, an ingredient in Metamucil. Fipronil, the active ingredient in Frontline spot-on flea and tick preventative Insulin is safe for use in pregnant dogs, though vets recommend that diabetic dogs not be bred, as the disease is hereditary. Help us make PetMD better Was this article helpful?
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