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.
1 Soak you dog with warm water and rub the flea shampoo into its fur. 2  Let the shampoo sit on the dog's coat for at least 10 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.  Flea shampoos usually contain pyrethrins, a type of chemical used to kill fleas.