Is it safe to crush Metronidazole pills for my tiny puppy's dose?

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Can I break down a 250mg pill of Metronidazole for dosing a 2 to 3# puppy if they are to have liquid 12mg per 2# pup? I ask because I had a prescription from my vet and the cost was $44 for a 10 day supply, 40mg bottle, to dose 2 puppies. This was "compounded" by the only pharmacy in town that does this. I have other puppies that need treatment also, the littermates to these two. They are small breeds, Maltese and Chihuahua. Thank you so much! Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 2 days old | 2 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

No, I would not recommend doing this. You cannot be sure that you are giving them the exact amount they need, and you could overdose them or underdose them. You will need to give them the liquid as prescribed by the vet.

Is it safe to crush Metronidazole pills for my tiny puppy's dose?

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