I have a new puppy that is 6-8 weeks old, and unfortunatly she is miserable with fleas. I've tried giving her a bath, but it didn't help. All the dips I've seen instruct that they are not to be used on a puppy until they are 12 weeks old. Is there any treatment I can use to ease the problem? They're making her very uncomfortable.

Here are some links to a veterinary web site that has some very helpful information on fleas and how to treat the problem. I encourage you to read them.

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1588&articleid=593

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1588&articleid=591

many of the topical treatments that are available do not recommend that you give to small puppies. These treatments can cause serious illness and even death in a puppy.

I would suggest that you contact your vet and see what they recommend. Attempting to treat a puppy this age on your own could have grave consequences.

There are a number of all-natural/homeopathic solutions available as well, but they may not be as effective as what a vet may recommend.