AJ1300 Fixed Needle Injection Aid Device OWEN MUMFORD 1EA

In May of this year, our 7 year old Chihuahua was diagnosed with diabetes. When we began doing insulin shots, she tolerated the shots OK. As time went on, she became more and more resistant. Eventually, she got so out of hand that she nipped my wife on the arm, which is the first time that she's ever even offered to bite someone (Except for believing that she's bigger than she is, she is remarkably un-Chihuahua like...very friendly and loves people). We were at our wits end. Everything we tried would work for a while, but eventually she would become uncooperative. We were even considering that maybe it was just time to say goodbye to our pup. But then I started reading about this online. There's scant information about it, especially for use with pets. But, after watching a few videos, I figured it was worth a try. And it was not terribly expensive either. Before I got it, I started practicing with my dog and the loudest ball point pen that I could find. I would pinch up some skin, push the taped over end of the pen against her skin, then click it and "train" her to hold still. When she did, she got a tiny training treat (I called them "clicky treats"). When I finally got the device, I continued to train her using the device with no needle (meanwhile, the wife and I were managing every day by putting her in a hanging sling for her shots, which was somewhat time consuming). Be aware, the directions say never to "dry fire" the device without a needle in it, but I was willing to take the risk in order to make sure she associated the device with something positive (a small treat). It didn't seem to affect the device. The day of the first injection came, and it worked out just like we'd trained. I clicked the device, she stood perfectly still as she was injected, and then I pulled the needle out and gave her a treat. I keep thinking that this can't be so easy, but now all I have to do is say, "Clicky treats!" and my dog comes running. She's still hard to get in position (she keeps wanting to face me so she can see what's going on) but once I get her lined up and click the device, she freezes for a few seconds and then I remove the device, praise her and give her a treat. It's that easy. I realize that it may not be so easy for you, and that all dogs are different. But for us, it was the easiest of the only two things that worked. If this doesn't work for you, I suggest trying a Google search for "The Doggie Lift" or a similar device. We made a version of that and it works too, but is much more work. UPDATE 7-15-18 - After almost a whole month, I stand by everything I posted in my original review. This thing makes insulin shots trivial for you and your dog. All I have to do is show my dog the Autoject and she knows she's going to get a small treat if she's a good dog. There have been two times where the shot was somewhat uncomfortable for her, and both times, when I removed the device, it was obvious the needle was bent, and it came out of the package that way. The smaller needles are more comfortable for my dog, but they are fragile. I now check before every shot and gently push the side of the needle with my finger, then spin it to see if it wobbles. When I've got it mostly straight, then I put it in the Autoject. After both of the "bad" injections, I gave a couple of fake ones with no needle to reinforce the idea that the device means a treat, and that seems to keep the apprehension to a minimum. It is amazing what a difference this device has made. My theory about how it works is that the depth guide stabilizes the needle by pressing against the skin and keeps it from moving while it is injecting. Therefore, it's not moving around and setting off nerve endings like it does when you give your dog shots holding the needle in your hand. Regardless, if I could give it six stars, I would. The thing works great. EDIT 11/25/18. Still going strong! Makes it easy to manage pet's diabetes. No fuss, no muss. Only one complaint...the title of this listing needs to be edited! I keep referring people to Amazon to order this, but they only can find the green one, which doesn't work for diabetics. Whoever is responsible, SELLER or AMAZON, please change the title to something that actually comes up in a search. UPDATE: September 2020. Pup's been taking her shots for over 2 years now, and is still going strong. Many dogs with diabetes develop cataracts rather quickly and end up going blind. Because we are able to control the food and insulin levels with regularity, that hasn't happened to our dog. She still goes for walks, still likes to play, still does tricks, etc. Everything is just like before except our feeding/insulin routine. And, we're still using the same device that we bought two years ago, which suggests that it's made pretty well. Probably should order another one, because I don't think this one will last forever. UPDATE JULY 2021 - The original Autoject device we bought is still going strong. We got a second one to have as a spare in case of a breakage, but haven't had to use it yet. Mazzy is still doing well...we just got back from a camping trip and she got a bath and ran outside to dry off. Not bad for being over 70 in dog years!

This device is absolutely wonderful. We have a diabetic Chihuahua who is 11yrs old. She is a sweetheart until she knows it's needle time... She growls, tries to nip. We were at our Wits end until we found this. It is wonderful no more issues...not painful for her, or is. Easy to use, read the instructions carefully... Easy to use. Highly recommend

This injection aid device is simple, reliable, and surprisingly comfortable to use. It holds the needle steady and really helps reduce the hesitation and discomfort that can come with self-injections. The build quality feels solid, and it’s compact enough to carry or store easily. Overall, it makes the whole process quicker and more confident—definitely worth it if you want a smoother injection experience.

I have a needles aversion which escalated when I had to self inject at home. I simply could not do it. I learned about this product through a forum, and I wish I had purchased it sooner. What a game changer!!! This is very easy to use but you must follow the instructions carefully. I also found very useful videos in YT. It is important to know that the calibration instructions do not cover every brand of fixed needle syringe, so you may have to do some manual calibration. Trust me, it is easier than it sounds but it has to be done right for the injector to work properly. The application is quick and painless (at the beginning I numbed the area with ice before disinfecting and injecting to get over the anxiety). Once I got used to it, and I can do it in no time. Get this. You will not regret it. I am still afraid of needles but now I can do it myself without the drama and my spouse does not have to chase me all over the house with a syringe.

Much like many of the other reviewers, the Autoject 2 was a lifesaver for my dog and our sanity. Our dog was diagnosed with Diabetes a week ago and we had to start administering insulin injections twice daily. We tried nearly every trick in the book to get him to stay still while we injected him. We tried distracting him with treats, peanut butter on a LickiMat, scratching and tapping the area before hand (vet recommended), and ultimately had to resort to me holding him while my partner gave the injections. The whole experience was traumatic for everyone involved. My dog would fight it, leaving me bruised and scratched, my partner would be in tears, and my dog wouldn't trust us. Half the time he wasn't even getting the full dose. We had no idea how we were going to manage for the rest of his life. Our lives were over since it would always require two of us to administer the insulin. Then we joined a Facebook support group and found out about the Autoject 2. I watched the YouTube video some have referred to, read the reviews, and decided it was worth a shot. This thing was a complete game changer, but it took some reconditioning. We knew we had built up mistrust and our dog would no longer let us pinch his skin without panicking. The day it arrived, we started to arm the device without a needle, press it against his fur, and fire it. We'd reward him for not fighting it. It makes a loud noise and we wanted him to get used to it. The first few times he flinched, but he eventually became comfortable with the noise. When it came time for the actual injection. We'd ask him to sit and stay while my partner held a treat. We practiced tenting his skin, pressing the Autoject against him, and firing a bunch of times without a needle until he'd stay for approximately 2 seconds after the noise (that's how long it takes for the medicine to be fully delivered). He fought it at first, but after 5-6 attempts he was no longer afraid. My partner then distracted him as a loaded the actual syringe and we went for it. It worked!!! No holding, no fighting! He did squeel a bit though, so we wanted to be sure that he wasn't traumatized with the actual needle in it. So we called him back and tried again without a needle and sure enough, he sat there and let it happen. Our sanity was being restored by the minute! For the next couple of days, we kept practicing with him before loading the actual syringe. We also started to give the insulin more time to warm up. We're now down to loading the syringe on the second or third run and he's not even flinching or making any sounds. We're now confident that we're no longer hurting our dog, he's getting the full dose of insulin, and we can administer the medicine solo! Finally, don't fear if your needle is not listed in the chart. The device comes with a yellow measuring guide. We learned from the group that you want your needle to protude 4-6mm when triggered. We ended up using the short adapter at the "n" length. I would also recommend practicing with a syringe loaded with water on a rag or paper towel to get a better understanding of how long it takes to fully deliver the medicine (throw it away after, don't use this syringe on your pet!!). tl;dr; the Autoject 2 is nothing short of a miracle if you have an anxious diabetic pup.

Poorly engineered. I intended to use it for trimix. The device's 'safety' requires pressing it down against the skin. Then the 'trigger' button requires too much pressure to release. Both hands are needed. One to apply enough pressure to release the safety without burying the tip in your skin. The other to press very hard on the trigger button. Maybe if you were using it for insulin and injecting it into your thigh. It doesn't work where I'm shooting it. I'm better off just doing it by hand. I live overseas. Too much trouble to return. It's going in the trash.

I had trouble giving myself injections. I have could do it without this device, but it wasn't easy for me. I would hesitate again and again. I have no time to keep doing that. I just need to do the injection and be done with it. I needed something to hide the needle and the syringe from view while I gave myself the injection. This is so easy to use. I watched a video on YT on how to set it up. The instructions aren't the clearest. You must set it up the first time you use it, but you can leave it at the same setting if you don't switch syringe brands or sizes. I used a new syringe when I was setting it up. You can only use this with a fixed needle syringe and not the luer lock ones that have removable needles. I can do my injections so quickly with the Autoject 2, and I don't feel anything with 31-gauge insulin needles. I like the yellow indicator that moves right after I push the button to inject myself. Pushing the button is what sticks the needle into you, and the yellow indicator shows that the plunger is being pushed. I don't mind the click noise that the button makes. I don't think it's loud or scary, but some people might not like it. I would buy this again. The only thing I'd change is maybe making the instructions much clearer by having a video of a person setting it up. There is an animated video. I don't think that video is as good as having a person showing how it's done. The only videos with people demonstrating how to use it were for injecting erectile dysfunction medication. I don't mind, but it should be easier to find a generic video showing how to set it up.

I got this for my dog who hated getting his injections and would try to snap at me. It has made giving him the injections less painful, although sometimes it’s clear that it still hurts him. The biggest flaw with this device is that 50% of the time the device won’t fully press the syringe and some of the insulin will not get administered. I leave it injected for the full 10 seconds sometimes more and when I remove the needle I see sometimes up to full unit of insulin that was simply not injected. Insulin is expensive so this is inconvenient but it has made the experience better for both my dog and I.