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.
Some flea products can be used in kittens as young as 4 weeks. For kittens younger than 4 weeks, groom with a flea comb, or pick fleas off with a tweezers. Be sure to keep the kittens warm while you're working with them; wash their bedding; and vacuum the surroundings.