Dosing syringe for rabbits
Hopdose is an oral dosing syringe with a scale in kilograms of body weight instead of millilitres. The scale runs from 0.25 to 5 kg and is matched to one product: the 1.5 mg/ml oral suspension that vets often use for pain. Your vet will tell you whether it is the right one for your rabbit, you read your rabbit's weight.
In short
- Oral syringe, no needle
- Scale from 0.25 to 5 kg, with marks every quarter kilo
- Only for the 1.5 mg/ml oral suspension, not for other products
- For vets and for owners at home
- In development: register your interest at info@hopdose.nl
What is a dosing syringe?
A dosing syringe, also called an oral syringe, is a syringe without a needle. You use it to measure a liquid and give it by mouth. Regular dosing syringes have a scale in millilitres.
For animal products, the amount often depends on the animal's weight. Someone first has to convert kilograms into millilitres. Hopdose has done that for you: the syringe shows your rabbit's weight.
That only works for one product at a time. The Hopdose scale is matched to the 1.5 mg/ml oral suspension that vets often use for pain. Your vet will tell you whether it is the right one for your rabbit. For other products the scale is wrong.
Why a separate syringe for rabbits?
Many pet products come with a syringe marked for cats or dogs. For a rabbit of one and a half kilos, you only use the very start of that scale. A few millimetres of difference when reading it is already a large share of the amount.
Hopdose has marks every quarter kilo, from 0.25 to 5 kg. That covers most rabbits, from small dwarf breeds to medium breeds. To find out what your rabbit weighs, see weighing your rabbit.
How to use Hopdose
- Your vet decides. Your vet decides whether your rabbit needs the product, how much and for how long, and gives you the Hopdose syringe.
- Draw up to the weight. Pull the plunger to the mark with your rabbit's weight, as your vet told you.
- Give it calmly. Give it slowly into the side of the mouth so your rabbit can swallow. See giving your rabbit medicine for how to do it.
For vets
A kilogram scale means less explaining at the counter and less doubt for owners about the right mark at home. Hopdose is individually packed, so it is easy to hand out. Would your practice like a sample pack or help shape the scale? Email info@hopdose.nl.
For owners
Giving medicine to a rabbit that is unwell is stressful enough. With Hopdose you see straight away which mark belongs to your rabbit. Rinse the syringe with lukewarm water after use, let it dry and use it for one animal only.
When can I buy Hopdose?
Hopdose is still in development. It will be available through vets and through this site. Want to hear when it is ready? Email info@hopdose.nl.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hopdose a medicine?
No. Hopdose is a measuring aid: a dosing syringe with a scale in kilograms. It contains no medicine and we do not give medical advice.
What dose should my rabbit get?
That is always up to your vet. Hopdose only helps you measure what your vet has prescribed.
Does Hopdose work with any medicine?
No. The scale is matched only to the 1.5 mg/ml oral suspension that vets often use for pain. For other products or another strength the scale is wrong. If you are unsure, ask your vet.
My rabbit weighs more than 5 kg. What now?
Ask your vet how to split the amount. They will tell you how often to fill the syringe.
Can I use the syringe more than once?
Yes, for the same animal. Rinse it with lukewarm water after each use and let it dry. Do not share one syringe between animals.
Where can I buy Hopdose?
Hopdose is still in development and will be available through vets and through this site. Email info@hopdose.nl and we will let you know.
Also useful
Hopdose is a measuring aid, not a medicine. For animal use only. Always follow your vet's advice on product, dose and length of treatment. Hopdose does not give medical advice.