What does a line down the middle of a pill or chew indicate?

A line down the middle of a pill or chew indicates that the medication is designed to be split evenly. This scoring allows for easier division of the medication into specific dosages, ensuring that the patient receives the correct amount of the medication when it is divided. This can be particularly important for medications that require precise dosing, as it allows pet owners or caregivers to administer the appropriate amount without the risk of overly large doses. Scored pills provide flexibility in dosing, which is beneficial for tailoring treatment to individual needs for pets under veterinary care.

In contrast, the presence of a scoring line does not imply that the medication is expired, ensures that it is chewable, or definitively state that the medication is not scored; these options do not capture the primary purpose of a scored medication.