Is it safe to give my 19lb dog half a Simparica dose for 22-44lb?

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.

Simparica has a wide margin of safety, but Abby ingested 4 times her normal dose. You may see tremors or convulsions within the next 24 hours. These symptoms are typically self limiting and, in safety studies, resolved without treatment. Ideally, she should be examined at the nearest veterinary ER. Vomiting can be induced via injection followed by administration of activated charcoal to further reduce absorption. This is most effective when done within an hour or two of ingestion. There is no antidote for sarolaner (the active ingredient in Simparica) overdose, so treatment is largely supportive and symptomatic until recovery is complete. This may include IV fluids and medications to control tremors or convulsions if they develop.

Hi there. Just give him the regular dose, giving two doses at once isn't safe and since you are giving him his regular dose he'll be covered for fleas/ticks/mites for 35 days. I hope that helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Definitely get PYY the smaller size. It's never recommended to try to cut a larger dose of the medication in half because you could either under dose your dog, or accidentally overdose them. I hope this helps!

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You should monitor Purl for symptoms of vomiting, lethargy, lack of appetite, tremors, problems with balance. If you notice any of these signs, you should get your puppy checked by your local vets right away. According to the manufacturer's data the symptoms are NOT likely to develop after ingesting this dose. You should give your bigger dog another tablet to get the right dose for 22-44 pound weight (that should be 24mg of sarolaner, moxidectinum 0.48mg and pyrantelum 100mg).

As long as Jasper is older than 6 months of age and weight more than 2.8lbs, it should be safe. By your information, that appears to be the case. Lethargy and gastrointestinal upset (vomiting or diarrhea) are the most commonly reported side effects.

Simparica is a once a month flea and tick preventive medication and giving it daily will soon overdose your dog and possibly cause severe health problems and death. So please, give Simparica only as instructed on the label. A one time application will likely be enough to kill the mange. If not, ask your vet to prescribe Bravecto (one-time application) for your dog. You can give Omega 3 fatty acids daily.