Is combining flea shampoo and topical treatment safe for pets?

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Can you use a flea and tick shampoo along with a topical treatment for prevention?

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would recommend using caution if the flea/tick shampoo and the topical product both contain permethrins, particularly if you have a small dog. I recommend avoiding all over the counter products containing permethrins for cats since they are prone to toxicity. If you use a flea/tick shampoo with permethrin and a topical product that has a different active ingredient it should be safer. An even safer alternative would be to use blue Dawn dishsoap for bathing, followed by flea combing and then applying a topical product.

Is combining flea shampoo and topical treatment safe for pets?

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