Lifestyle and home remedies. If your swollen lymph nodes are tender or painful, you might get some relief by doing the following: Apply a warm compress. Apply a warm, wet compress, such as a washcloth dipped in hot water and wrung out, to the affected area. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever.
Quick Answer. Puppies can be given their first dose of topical flea treatment between 6 to 8 weeks of age, according to Adelaide Animal Hospital. Flea prevention treatment should be given once a month to prevent fleas and ticks from coming back. Continue Reading.
I applied Advantage 10 days ago, and my cat still has fleas. It says in the instructions for Advantage II that it is safe with a flea infestation to apply again after 7 days. Look at the small folded piece of paper in your box before applying again to be sure yours says you can too.