"S. L. Reiley-Lince" wrote:

> What I need to know
> is what people recommend for battling fleas on a just
> barely pregnant (as in about 1-2 weeks along) bitch.
>
> The vet's office suggested Advantage (which I'm not keen
> on at all), or a pyrethrin based shampoo. Any
> other/additional ideas or thoughts??
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Sandra
> riginal author.

I found Advantage to be safe.  It is supposed to spread only through the
skin layer.
I would use it but bath the bitch several times before she whelps.  My fear
was always that the puppies might ingest it.

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