OWEN MUMFORD INC. OWNAJ1300 Autoject 2 Self-injection Aid Device Personal Healthcare / Health Care

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I picked this brand because it has generally good reviews and there are videos to show how to use the device correctly. This is a fabulous product! I don't usually leave reviews, but this auto injector has been a game changer for me. I have a hard time with injections. With this auto injector, the needle is hidden, the needle gets automatically inserted in the skin when the injector button is pushed, and the plunger automatically is pressed down to inject the medication. I just use a bit of lidocaine cream about 10-15 minutes prior and I don't feel a thing or have any discomfort. The set up is a bit complicated, but I watched the video on the manufacturer's website and I am able to use the syringes sent with the meds even though they are not the brands listed in the directions pamphlet. You just need to practice with an empty syringe and make sure that the needle extends 6mm beyond the end of the device when the auto injector is activated. This device is totally worth it if you don't like poking yourself with a needle!

This was so helpful giving Buddy Joe his insulin injections

I bought this to help give my dog his insulin shots. After reading reviews I wasn't too sure, but at that point I would've tried anything. He hates getting his shots. I read some reviews on this product that says to do some "dry runs" with the product and your dog to sort of train them to hear the clicking noise and associate it with a treat. So I was going to do this a couple times a day for a few days with my dog. This product broke on THE FIRST DAY I USED it. It worked fine the first couple of times I used it, so I had hope it would solve my problems, but nope. It won't stay cocked back. Therefore you cannot load it with the insulin, making this product absolutely useless. Complete waste of money. If you were on the fence about spending this much on a product you are not sure about, listen to me and DO NOT BUY IT. Try something else and save your forty bucks.

I am not a fan of giving myself shots, so I ordered this and watched a few how-to’s on YouTube. It works perfectly! My only complaint is setting it up for the size needle. Once I got it tho, it was fine.

Updated** - Now using this product for a year. It's still working. Bought a second just in case it wears down, but have not had to use it. My dog is stable and happy. I don't think we would be at this point without this device. If purchasing this, never do a "dry run". It says in the instructions that dry runs will break the device. When testing this out I loaded a syringe with water and shot it into an unpeeled banana, so I could get the needle depth right without damaging the device. Worked perfectly. Also, if using this with a dog, the needles may be so small that the chart for measuring the depth adjuster may not apply. We had to screw the smallest top on all the way to get the right needle length exposure.I don't normally leave reviews, but this is a must. My dog has diabetes and he was okay with the injections for exactly 4 days, then he started fighting us. It was a two person job to give an injection and a stressful nightmare for everyone involved. I found someone who suggested this tool and immediately purchased it. Getting the right and most comfortable length for the needle took some experimenting, but we've got it sorted now and just found out our dog is officially a well-managed diabetic. I highly recommend this tool. It's easy to use and basically fool-proof. It turns a nightmare into a one person and doable job and I think has helped in getting our dog to "cruise-control". There are YouTube tutorials to help navigate using it and once you figure out the right needle length, it's set it and forget it. I didn't know if our dog was going to get to a stable point and I no longer dread meal time or even think about it outside of actually doing it. This gadget is a game changer and makes managing a diabetic dog possible, if your dog is like mine and kind of rude sometimes.

I am using this on one of our dogs. It has been a real blessing, giving him shots twice a day was a nightmare for everyone. He still squirms a bit, but it's much easier to keep the needle on him with this and have him get the full dose of insulin. I am giving this 5 stars because it has made giving the shots so much better. I think there is room for improvement, it is a bit clunky to work the trigger mechanism, but it gets the job done so well I can overlook that quibble.I worked with the Vet to figure out the setting (the little 'j' mark for the 13.5 units we're now on, with BD Insulin Syringes with BD Utra-Fine Needle - For U-100 insulin - 31 Gauge 3/10 cc 5/16 inch; got 'em here on Amazon).I have found though, for my little dog, the 6mm needle extension is a bit much. Perhaps I am doing the wrong thing, but I have twiddled until I have the needle point extending 3mm, and it works just fine as far as I can tell. No insulin on his fur, his glucose is checking down and steady, he's frisky, and the 6mm was painful, 3mm, he wiggles a bit, I do a count for a couple of seconds to make sure he gets the dose, we get on with our lives.

They need to be clear about that, once released it shoots like a slingshot fast (it can be painful)

This is a good product that works well. Directions could use some improvement.