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How safe to give preventative heartworm med at same time as tapeworm med and comfortis or oral flea control med to a dog?
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It should be safe to use all three at once. Make sure to thoroughly read the directions for all medications and if the dog suddenly shows signs of distress like vomiting or diarrhea then take immediately to a vet.
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