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Puppy still has fleas after PetArmor Plus & home treatment. What now?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 11 days old

I used petarmour plus on my 12 pound puppy....I used the 4-22 lb dose and I bombed my home.....he s till has fleas...what do I do

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Sara Farmer, DVM

Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 10th, 2018

You listed Ruger's age as 12 days, and if that is the case your options are pretty limited. I am guessing though that you meant 12 lbs, and the average German Shepherd puppy would be about 8 weeks old if they weighed 12 lbs. If that's the case you have many more oral and topical options. I often recommend Nexgard, but your veterinarian may have a product that is preferred in you area. You probably need something that will kill fleas quickly, and you may also need to vacuum and bomb your house again. I'd recommend contacting your vet.
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