Apparatus and method for orally medicating equines
OwnerAlyssa Larsoninventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for orally administering medication to an animal is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a tubular member having a mouth portion, an exterior portion, an inlet on the exterior portion and an outlet on the mouth portion, said inlet and outlet being in fluid communication. The apparatus preferably comprises slidably adjustable securing means for securing the apparatus to the animal. A method aspect is also provided. Preferably, during operation the inlet is positioned outside the animal's field of vision, so that the oral medication can be inserted into the apparatus, and administered to the animal, without the animal being aware.
Claims9
An apparatus for orally administering medication to an animal, the apparatus comprising:
- a tubular member having a mouth portion, an exterior portion, an inlet on the exterior portion and an outlet on the mouth portion, said inlet and outlet being in fluid communication;
- and
- securing means for securing the apparatus to the animal.
A method for administering oral medication to an animal, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing an oral medication apparatus having securing means and a tubular member, said tubular member having a mouth portion, an exterior portion, an inlet on the exterior portion and an outlet on the mouth portion, said inlet and outlet being in fluid communication;
- inserting the mouth portion into the mouth of the animal;
- securing the apparatus to the animal using the securing means;
- and
- inserting the oral medication into the inlet.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.