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Can dogs take tapeworm medicine and Heartgard Plus at the same time?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Australian Cattle Dog | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 3 days old

Can you give dog tapeworm medicine if taking heartgard plus also

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on May 19th, 2016

Yes, you can give tapeworm specific medication alongside heartgard plus. Remember that tapeworms can be transmitted by fleas so you should keep up to date with flea prevention in order to reduce tapeworm burden

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