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Can I safely break a Simplica flea pill in half for my small dog?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 26 days old

I have a simplica flea pill for dogs 22-40 pounds could I break it in half and give to my dog that's almost 15 pounds

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Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 25th, 2019

I don't recommend breaking these pills in half. Due to the manufacturing process, we can't guarantee that the drug is evenly distributed in the pill. So by giving half, you could be giving all or none of the active ingredients. It would be best to have the appropriate prescription for Rose.
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