Because there is no net change in charge during a redox reaction, the number of electrons in excess in the oxidation reaction must equal the number consumed by the reduction reaction (as shown above). Elements, even in molecular form, always have an oxidation state of zero.
How to treat fleas on a very young puppy. The safest way to treat a puppy under 6 weeks of age for fleas is to bathe him using warm water and Dawn dishwashing detergent and then to manually pick off remaining fleas. Dawn dishwashing soap is very effective and it kills fleas quickly. Many breeders bathe their dogs in Dawn.
Another great remedy for a flea bite is plain old baking soda. Simply mix it with water and place it on the flea bite for a couple minutes and you should start feeling relief. On a final note, just washing the area with soap and water a couple times a day is important to keep the area free of bacteria.