Lixit Hand Feeding Syringe (35 cc)

I purchased these syringes to administer liquid Rugby Aluminum Hydroxide Gel to one of our dogs who was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease. As his phosphorus levels were high it was important to administer the Aluminum Hydroxide after each meal (which works as a phosphorus binder to prevent phosphorus from his food to be absorbed into his blood stream). These syringes worked well for this purpose and allowed us to easily administer the correct ml's of this crucial medication.While it is possible to purchase these syringes in packages of one, I advise against doing so & highly recommend ordering them in multi packs like this one, because after using one of the syringes for a while, even while cleaning them out well after each use, eventually the rubber in the syringe starts to stick as you depress the plunger to administer the medication making it extremely difficult to squirt the liquid down the dogs throat; even if you are fortunate to have your pet like the taste and cooperate. We had one who loved the taste and waited patiently and one who hated it and ran away. It is unfortunately quite normal for this to happen & does not reflect negatively on the manufacturer. Plus these syringes are not always available from your vet and if they are they are apt to be more expensive. I highly recommend this product and was happy to be able to conveniently and easily order them on Amazon.

Okey

This is best feed syringe I've found so far. Loads well, smooth dispense. Best to warm in hot water before giving food or meds. Expands tube, work more smoothly, and pets appreciate warned food. Easy to clean. Just hope it continues to perform, as wear and tear tends to make things stick. Have to use olive oil to get others to slide well.

Hard to use

My small dog has not been drinking too much water lately, but when I took this syringe and put water in it, he loves to drink water from it..I lay it on top of a bottle of water and it fits on top of it.Wanted to edit this a little bit since I've had this syringe now for a few weeks. It's becoming extremely hard to use. In the beginning it was really easy to push down and now every time I use it I have to work with it and push hard in order to get the water to come out of it. Just disappointed.

For reference, I’m using it with a 4 pound Yorkie, and the tip is still quite big for her, but she licks the end and it works! She had a surgery for a rare issue on her C1 and C2 spinal columns (called atlantoaxial subluxation- AAS) which left her with bone screws and cement in her spine, and a neck brace once that didn’t work. We were afraid she was waiting herself out to die because she was so confused and in pain, but we wondered if it was just discomfort being able to eat, and it was!! We’re so relieved. This syringe is so big for her that a single pull is a full meal for her when slowly given. Genuinely saved her from starvation I’d say. 10/10 would recommend for dogs who may need help for whatever reason. Just fill with water a few times to clean, and it’s perfect.

Syringe does not come apart for easy cleaning, also the measurement markings wore off after a few weeks

Very surprised how high this thing is rated. This thing works well with liquids the consistency of water but the second you try to feed your fur ball anything remotely thick, you suddenly need to be a body builder. Twice now I've slammed my wrist trying to pull the thing apart to clean it.