Is it easy to break the tablets in half or does it require a pill cutter? We have 2 small dogs so would only need 1/2 per day.
1386511
I've never broken the tablet in half although I do have a small dog. My dachshund weighs 17 lbs and I give her one tablet a day. She thinks its a treat and chews it up without problems.
1386512
Yes, they break very easy. they have a score mark that helps break them. They don't always break exactly in half, but close.
1386513
The pills are thick and oblong but soft enough that you could lay it on a cutting board and cut it in half with a knife..... or a pill cutter if you have one that is large enough to fit the pill.
1386514
The pills are easy to break in half with your fingers. I've really seen an improvement in our lab, and she will take it like a treat.
2232921
The chews are big, and even if you break them in half they are still pretty big for a small dog. It's not easy to cut them into smaller pieces, although we do cut them to make them last longer--my husband uses heavy kitchen scissors but it is still difficult because it takes some strength. A half chew may be OK for a medium or even small dog, but for a very small dog I'm not sure it would work unless you cut into small pieces.
1213874
Yes, if your dog is "medium" the directions say for 22 to 55 pound dogs, give 1/2 tablet, two times per day. If your dog is large (55 lb and up) give a whole tablet twice a day. If your dog is smaller than 22 lb. then try the Anxitane S. The "S" pills are smaller tablets for cats and small dogs. Hope that helps.
608549
They are chewable pills but are on the harder side. I can break them in half easily for my smaller dog but when my pups chew them you can hear a crunch so to me, they're on the harder side but if your doggy has trouble chewing them, you could easily just crush them into smaller pieces...
577659
We have two small dogs as well. They often eat a whole one but you could break them in half.
436583
That's why I bought it, but although it halves small pills fine, when you try to split the halves, some of it crumbles. If you're trying to cut a big tablet, you shouldn't have any trouble.
1540183
We have two dogs that need 4 pills/tabs daily so we go through them very quickly. Sorry, but I don't think I can give you a helpful answer other than to make sure that the zip top is closed tightly.
926403
This product is not meant for small dogs. I would purchase the pill for small dogs or consult your vet to see if you may be able to cut them in half. My vet recommended that I give this pill once every 3 weeks instead of every month because of the life cycle of tape worms. The long and short is: Call your vet. It only takes a couple minutes and that'll be the best advice.
1998911
The tablets are rather large. I would imagine you could cut them down, though there is no slit in the middle to help you. I have no problem swallowing them whole. But, if you struggle with large pills, you may have a hard time with these whole. They are fantastic vitamins though, and I researched them pretty thoroughly. Just for the sake of honestly answering you. I tried, it wasn't too difficult to cut in half with a chef's knife.
1903430
I use it to cut a different pill in half, but my answer might help. My pill is the size of aspirin, and I cut it in half. Frequently - around 1 out of 5 cuts - one half crumbles, at least a little. It's the best cutter I've found, but based on what I get with cutting in half, I doubt cutting in quarters will be very good. Have you ever tried using a single-edged razor blade?
206642
No, the tablets are not chewable. I slip a bit of peanut butter around the pill and that works for my dog. This supplement is to be taken on an empty stomach at least an hour before a meal. The directions specify that the tablet should not be crushed or split.
1610741
I have never done this, but since they are moist, if you do this in advance, I would presume that the pills may start to disintegrate. I think best to teach the dog sitter how to do it, esp. since it will be for 5 days.
378079
Even though the pill I give my dog is small, I purchase the capsule size pill pockets. Tear the pill pocket in half and 25 pill pockets become 50. Works great!
1213873
Yes, I buy the M&L;, and break in half (per veterinarian's directions) for my dog weighing 26 lbs. The tablet is scored for very easy breaking. I give 1/2 a.m. and 1/2 p.m.
1998912
These tablets are 3/4 inch long and hard. I don't know if a pill/tablet cutter could split and you'd need a hammer to crush them. Difficult to take but an excellent vitamin.
1423576
We had a 75 lb dog who we fed twice a day. We gave her one tablet with each meal. She didn't chew them so we put them inside a bit of wet dogfood and she gobbled right down. There is a chart on the box or bottle that recommends dosage depending on the size of your dog. I'd follow that.
1149107
they are "breakable" flat tablets and we break in half and then break the half in small pieces and mix in his food.... it's joint/arthritis type medicine...similar to human's glucosine, but you don't give the dog the human version and vice versa. we have 10 lb Pomeranian and don't want to give him to much is why we half it.... I don't know that I'd call it a "treat", never have offered him one by itself - knowing our Barni, he'd just gobble it without asking what it was :) (they don't have a definitive "odor" so probably fairly tasteless) He eats so fast (inhales so to speak), I doubt he realizes taking 'medicine'..... they are "breakable" flat tablets and we break in half and then break the half in small pieces and mix in his food.... it's joint/arthritis type medicine...similar to human's glucosine, but you don't give the dog the human version and vice versa. we have 10 lb Pomeranian and don't want to give him to much is why we half it.... I don't know that I'd call it a "treat", never have offered him one by itself - knowing our Barni, he'd just gobble it without asking what it was :) (they don't have a definitive "odor" so probably fairly tasteless) He eats so fast... » Read More they are "breakable" flat tablets and we break in half and then break the half in small pieces and mix in his food.... it's joint/arthritis type medicine...similar to human's glucosine, but you don't give the dog the human version and vice versa. we have 10 lb Pomeranian and don't want to give him to much is why we half it.... I don't know that I'd call it a "treat", never have offered him one by itself - knowing our Barni, he'd just gobble it without asking what it was :) (they don't have a definitive "odor" so probably fairly tasteless) He eats so fast (inhales so to speak), I doubt he realizes taking 'medicine'..... « Show Less