Feeding Syringes????

[jmdebb]

I am hoping I can get some help with this one. I need to get some more feeding syringes to keep on hand and I forgot where I got them the last time. I have searched many places online, only to find really expensive places, or places where I have to order a box of 100., etc.. Not having any luck.

Can anyone remember a cheap place where they get them?

Thanks ahead of time for anyone who can help me.

Jean

 

[Cat75]

I know alli713 sells 12 cc Syringes. http://www.camphorchins.com/store_food.html

 

[InkedupTara]

Here is where I got my kinds
http://www.calvetsupply.com/product/Feeding_Syringe_10ml/Feeding_Syringes

 

[eycamry]

Ask your vet. I got some from my vet for free. I also bought from another exotic animal hospital a feeding syringe with long curved tip which was really easy to use.

 

[mishellyshel]

since the ones from my vet only hold 3ml and i need to feed more, barb from mt zion chins referred me to: www.kvvet.com & told me to order

#80420 (easy feeder syringe)

i did go to walmart and found one slightly larger than i am using & am going to try tonight and i also asked my pharmacy and they gave me one that i am going to try.

 

[tunes]

Are you talking baby syringes or adult syringes? If you're talking about adult syringes, the best I've ever found are http://www.squirrelstore.com/site/744999/product/2251. The catheter tip ones work fantastic.

She also has smaller ones, but I've never tried them. I got my last 1 mL syringes for hand feeding by doing a search on line, but I do buy them in 100 packs, so that's no help for you I'm afraid. If I need lesser quantities, I get them from my vet. There's no point in paying shipping on 10 syringes, since it's usually a flat fee whether it's 1 or 100.

 

[BellaBella]

American Pet Diner has one too, has a nice big opening. I think for around 3 bucks.

 

[Twilight Chinchillas]

You can sometimes find syringes on bird sites too. I prefer the O ring syringes myself since they last longer and are less likely to stick, but I do use mine for baby birds too so they get a lot of use!

 

[ann1]

I always seem to have problems with those. Is it just me or anyone else have problems with either food clogging in the tips or the rubber stopper either not moving smoothly or running "to" smoothly. Never a happy medium it seems. Maybe it's just me but just thought i'd ask while i seen a thread.

 

[Twilight Chinchillas]

This is why I prefer the O ring. Less likely to stick, and aspirate a baby etc. The ones with the black rubber on the tip always seem to stick, and don't take to a lot of use.

 

[tunes]

I just keep a box of 100 syringes around. After 3-4 uses, I pitch the syringe and get a new one.

I prefer doing it that way since we're working with a milk product. I wouldn't want to keep using an O ring syringe over and over again with rubber and milk together. I do love the O ring syringes for the Critical Care though. Soooo much better than the ones I used to use.

 

[ann1]

I just keep a box of 100 syringes around. After 3-4 uses, I pitch the syringe and get a new one.

I prefer doing it that way since we're working with a milk product. I wouldn't want to keep using an O ring syringe over and over again with rubber and milk together. I do love the O ring syringes for the Critical Care though. Soooo much better than the ones I used to use.

Ya that was what i was referring to, c.c. feedings. For milk feeding I use eye droppers and they work great. thanks

 

[jmdebb]

Hi again,

To answer Tunes first question, I was talking about syringes used when you need to force feed CC.

But since people have brought up the O-ring, can I ask what exactly that is, especially since some of you have said they are easier when using CC. I do also have a hard time with regular syringes and I'm always afraid I'm going to accidently choke a chin when I have to force feed, so if they are better/easier to use with CC, then maybe I should get some of those, I just don't know what the difference is.

Anyways, I think I'm all set for now. I was lucky enough to have someone sell me a few to keep on hand. But for the future if I have to get more [and I'm sure at some point I will, never be without those when you have chins] but maybe I'll get the O rings if they work better.

Thanks again everyone for your help.

Jean

 

[tunes]

A regular syringe has a big rubber stopper. When you wash it and dry it, it swells and gets harder and harder to use. The O ring ones just have a rubber ring around the very top and outside of the plunger. I've used the same one for 2 months before I need to change to a different one. Even then, they are still usable, just a bit stiffer.

 

[ann1]

A regular syringe has a big rubber stopper. When you wash it and dry it, it swells and gets harder and harder to use. The O ring ones just have a rubber ring around the very top and outside of the plunger. I've used the same one for 2 months before I need to change to a different one. Even then, they are still usable, just a bit stiffer.

Where did you say they sold those at? I am definately going to give them a try next time. Always good to have some on hand.

 

[tunes]

http://www.squirrelstore.com/site/744999/product/2251

 

[jmdebb]

OOO :hmm:... Okay, when I went back to the site Peggy left a link for [after I read the thread on O rings] I finally see the difference. DUH!!!

Anyways, yah I hate that the ones with the rubber on the ends because they get stuck after you wash them, you go through so many that way. I'm definately going to get the ones with the O rings next time. THanks

Jean

 

[ann1]

http://www.squirrelstore.com/site/744999/product/2251

Now do you use these for c.c. and not have any problems with clogging?

 

[tunes]

Yup, they are what I use and I never have a problem with clogging. It takes a little trial and error to get the CC mixed just right, but once you do, you pretty much nail it every time.

 

[ann1]

Yup, they are what I use and I never have a problem with clogging. It takes a little trial and error to get the CC mixed just right, but once you do, you pretty much nail it every time.

Cool deal I'm going to have to get me some. Thanks