Dinosaur Pet Pill Shooter for Cats and Dogs - Soft Silicone Tip Medicine Dispenser for Pills & Capsules - Reusable Animal Pill Gun

We have tried many pill shooters over the years. As silly as this thing looks (a bodyless sauropod?), it works better than any pill shooter I have ever used. The cat who gets a twice-weekly tiny capsule doesn't mind it. It doesn't gag her, or choke her, and the cap seems to go down super easy for her. The device is sturdy (no flex, not flimsy) and the silicone tip stays on the device and holds the tiny capsule until you hit the plunger/top of the dinosaur's head.At 17 yo (18 in June 2024) we can't just not give her the medication. Once she decided she didn't like pill pockets anymore and there wasn't anything I could add to the capsule contents that would disguise its flavor we had to start pilling her. (My spouse is wise, he lets me be the bad guy/the one who dispenses meds. I'm also the one that gets bitten bc our kids don't know how to take a pill.) I was desperate (yep, "14-bucks-that's-outrageous-for-that-silly-looking-thing" desperate) for a safe easy acceptable-to-her way to pill her because her desire to not participate in the program was making her distrust me. She had started waiting until I was in bed before she came to bed and checking to see whether or not I had something unpleasant for her before I was allowed to pet her.I have given her several capsules with this pill shooter and the difference in her behavior is... remarkable. She may not have forgotten but I think she has forgiven me and doesn't expect the worst every time I approach. For the past few nights she has been in bed in her usual spot before we get in there. The sweet old lady is queen of our colony.The queen is happy.Harmony follows a happy queen.Highly recommend this weird shaped pill shooter.

This is the best pill shooter I’ve ever used. It holds small, or partial, pills securely and “shoots” effectively. Makes our lives, and our cats’ lives, more peaceful.

I have tried another pill dispenser and it was a pain as my cats would always find a way to spit out the pill. I thought it was just a problem with the cats and nothing that could be done, until I needed a new one and bought this! I'm amazed at how well it works! I just put it towards the back of my cat's throat, press the dinosaur head (release button) and my cat swallows the pill with no problem. My cat was able to spit it out a few times but 99% of the time he swallows it. I'm impressed! I love this so much because it's less stress for my cat which in turn is less stress for me. I have tried various sized pills and they all worked effortlessly! The dinosaur shaped head is adorable as well!

Edit: I have changed my review from 3 stars to 4. Their customer service is exceptional! After reading my review, they reached out and I was offered a full refund, even though it was past my return period. But I’ve decided to keep the product because I know our small local shelter can always use these kinds of supplies, and I still think it’s a good product even if it’s not “for me”. So if you’re on the fence about trying it, I’d say go for it. If it’s not ‘for you’ either, at least you have the peace of mind that you can return it for a full refund. Or you can donate it to a rescue shelter.I have an 18 year old cat with multiple health issues that require giving him five pills, twice a day. Some are tiny and some are kind of huge. So I bought this tool in hope of reducing his stress during medicine time. But sadly, it actually made pill time even more stressful.Pros: I do like how the silicone tip is soft and won’t scratch the soft pallet and is easy on the teeth if the cat tends to try and bite down on it. It also does hold regular-sized pills well. It would probably work well for any small pets that take normal, whole pills. The trigger is also responsive and releases normal size/shape pills easily.Cons: My cat takes varying sized pills, with some cut in 1/4 pieces and the cut pills do not stay in the silicone tip properly, plus they tend to not dispense when the trigger is pressed if the pill is cut. The tool is also very awkward to hold with a squirming cat trying to get away. It may work better if one person is holding the cat still while the other uses the tool.Sadly, I’ve just gone back to giving his medication by hand. As long as you keep your fingernails trimmed very short (and your cat’s claws trimmed) it’s actually kind of easy to give them pills once you find the ‘secret’ combo position that works for both you and the cat. I use this method:With my left hand (I’m right handed), I hold the back of my cat’s head by his neck for stability.With my left thumb, I lift his chin so he’s looking up toward the ceiling.Holding the pill with my thumb and index finger of my right hand, I use my right middle finger to wedge open his mouth at the back corner.With his mouth open, and him looking up, I drop the pill at the back of his throat.Close his mouth, gently massage his throat to trigger his swallow reflex, then repeat.

To start on a positive note, I found the silicone attachments were in no danger of coming loose. Maybe that would change if it's removed and washed frequently which hopefully it would be.And maybe if your cat is easily peeled but you just don't want to put your fingers in its mouth, this might be a good tool for you.And maybe if you're having to shoot large pills or capsules it would work better.I am giving my cat half of a small pill. I tested with that and even with a full uncut pill and even pulling as quickly and hard as I can, you pretty much just falls out. I also didn't find the mechanism to be easy to use. The trigger handle is so short that it's unwieldy. I can't find a comfortable position to use it in with one hand. I didn't even bother trying it on my cat and I don't think I will. I'd probably just end up pinching my fingers. Plus as you're pulling the trigger The wand is jerking around so who knows where you'd end up putting it.

I was worried whether it would work on my cats, but it did! Super easy to use. It comes with sturdy silicone nozzles that you just attach to the head of the dispenser, and you place your pill inside the nozzle. You push the handle at the end, and the pill pops right out.All my cats were adopted from stray-hood, so some of them can be a bit difficult with medicine and they can smell it from miles away even in pill pockets.Only one of my cats likes pill pockets, the others don't care about it (they def should improve their formula). I had to give them drontal deworming medicine. I did break it in half with a small exacto knife, because the pills are pretty big. (Big/thick knives can shatter the pills. Exacto knives come in handy for multiple other uses around the house, i.e. dividing pills, opening packages, crafting, etc. Be safe though, it's small, but sharp.)I did have to wrap them with a towel firmly but gently, and then quickly pop it in. Pretend like it's any other day, hum a song maybe, make it look like nothing different is going on infront of them before medicine time, lol. They're extremely good at reading body language, and they'll probably still be able to understand what's going on. But worth a try!Make sure to give them lots of love, treats, and reassurance afterwards, or leave them alone for a while, if that's that they prefer. And you're done and golden.

It works so well that we ordered a second one - however it arrived without one of the silicone heads intended to accommodate different pill sizes

I never write reviews but this is a GAME CHANGER👍. My cat has Feline Covid and has to be given a pill 2X a day for three months. This is literally life and death. It had been a nightmare for both of us until I got this pill dispenser. It was so quick and emotionally painless we looked at each other as if “ this can’t be this easy!” I highly recommend this product. It is excellent.

Cumple su función y es fácil de usar. Buena relación calidad y precio, solo para pastillas redondas grandes se estira el plástico pero en general funciona muy bien. Yo lo uso para mis gatos y en general evita que escupan la pastilla.

This works! I have a hard time getting a pill far enough back into my cat's mouth so she spits them out. Also I'm supposed to wear gloves to handle this medication, and the glove gets snagged on her teeth. With this pill shooter the process is a lot simpler and faster for both me and the cat.It doesn't "shoot" the pill very far - you have to put the tool into the cat's mouth a ways. I tried it out a few times just on the countertop to get a feel for the trajectory and find a good way to position the specific shape of pill.If you have trouble getting a pill into your pet it's worth a try!

Wish I had this years ago!! So simple to use even on my very awkward kitty!!!! Can usually pop his pill without wrapping him up first. After a couple of warm up attempts it’s been success every time an much less traumatic all round.

Without it I would not be able to give the medication to my cat.

I rarely leave reviews but this was too good not to. I struggle with giving pills to my cats, and this is a game changer. It is safe, effective and it works. Fantastic tool!!