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Customer Reviews for Regu-Mate Dosing Device

Regu-Mate Dosing Device

The efficacy of Regu-Mate has been a predictable proven fact for years. Now the daily delivery of Regu-Mate has become easier and more convenient with the New Regu-Mate Dosing Device.
Average Customer Rating:
3.68 out of 5
3.7
 out of 
5
(25 Reviews) 24
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 25 reviews
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Star
5
16 of 24(67%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Review 1 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

absolute waste of money

April 10, 2013
ByRogue
fromRochester, NY
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
DO NOT PURCHASE! I have had it, and it has been in use exactly 3 weeks (began use 3/21 and it is not 4/10). In the 3 weeks the hose has cracked 4 times (at first I thought maybe there was just a flaw in either end, but the hose has now been cut almost in half). The last crack caused the bottle of regumate to leak EVERYWHERE, approximately 3/4 of the 1000ml bottle has been lost. I am absolutely devastated at the $$$$ loss not to mention the health hazard for the cleanup. I would strongly finding a different solution to dispensing regumate!
Review 2 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

hose cracks

April 6, 2013
ByRogue
fromRochester, NY
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Value:
2 of 5
2 of 5
I like how the dosing device is convenient but I've had the hose crack at the ends twice, and I've been using it only about 3 weeks. It sits on the ground and has minimal movement, so I'm not sure why the hose is cracking so much. It's caused some leakage, which I was hoping to prevent the accidental absorption of regumate by containing it better with the dosing device!
Review 3 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

One of the best things I've ever bought

March 31, 2013
ByMeeniebaby
fromMalibu, CA
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I have been using my dosing device since 2009 - the same one! Perhaps the tubing was better then, but I've never had to replace it; the only time I've lost any Regumate is when the bottle tipped over and a little bit oozed out. It's a breeze to administer the Regumate (I put it on pellets) and easy to get the correct dosage you need without any measuring. Sure beats putting on latex gloves and drawing it out of the bottle with a syringe. This has made my life infinitely easier, plus, the grooms don't hate me when I arrive at a show, mare and Regumate in tow.
Review 4 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Not for the mechanically challenged!

March 15, 2013
ByStormyalwaysnumber1
fromStafford, VA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
I have lost 1/2 a bottle of the Regu-Mate using this device. The directions are terrible. I admit I may not have been using this correctly, but RM everywhere. And it is so expensive, not something you want running all over the place. Not to mention the health hazards to humans. I have resorted to putting it into a manual dosing syringe and while not fail safe, it is going better. It is not a good value if you are not using it!
Review 5 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
2 of 5
2 of 5

September 10, 2012
Bycaughtintheact
fromNC
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Makes dosing super easy, but the hose split where it attaches to the bottle the second time it was used. Thankfully, since I read other reviews before purchasing, we kept the Regumate and dosing device in a bucket so we didn't lose any of the Regumate when the hose split.
Review 6 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

this is supposed to make it easier?

June 13, 2012
ByJenn
fromMass.
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Reining
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
I thought the dosing device was supposed to make administering regu-mate easier! I used this once and it was a mess. More came out the tube than it did in the horses mouth. I instead use a large syringe, it is A LOT easier. Less messy. I was bummed, what a waste of $45 bucks..
Review 7 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

great product

August 10, 2011
Bykj12
fromOregon
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Just read and follow the directions...it works perfect!!! Easy to use, pick the correct dosage etc! thanks for making it.
Review 8 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great product!

July 4, 2011
ByBlondefilly
fromTexas
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Reining
Competitor:Non-competitor
Wish I had gotten this product a long time ago. It has made managing my broodmares so much easier.
Review 9 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
2 of 5
2 of 5

On the fence

May 11, 2011
ByQAB1
Expertise:Beginner
Quality:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
This device is great except the hose part keeps splitting down the sides. I wouldn't recommend it only because the Regumate leaks everywhere once it splits. The company needs to fix the problem of the hose splitting. Smartpak, with their great customer service,replaced it but it split again in just days from having it causing me to lose more Regumate.
Review 10 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Totally worth it, so far!

April 20, 2011
ByKittentoes
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
As an equine professional I have seen and used all sorts of methods to get regumate out of the bottle and onto grain feedings! If you are relying on others to give your mare her regumate- I absolutely recommend getting this pump! It's an easy method to dispense this pricy drug- so it will be much more likely that staff will actually 'remember' to feed it- and they will thank you for this pump. word of caution- Always put the pump and bottle in a clean, leakproof little bucket- if the hosing gets a little leak or tear, the entire bottle of regumate can get siphoned out- and you will be much happier if it gets siphoned into a bucket- rather than onto the floor!
Review 11 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Amazing Little Tool!!

April 9, 2011
Bykmagin
fromNH
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I was a bit suspicious about this tool, but...decided to go ahead and take chance on it. I am sure glad I did!!!!
This tool is terrific. Easy to install on a bottle of regumate, and easy to store. It has made giving my mare her daily dose a breeze! It makes it a nice closed system. No spills, no mess. Automatic dosing reload is great. The nozzle is so thin, it makes oral administration a cinch! Just as easy to top dose her grain. I never have to worry about getting regumate on me, and that is a great feeling. DEFINATELY RECOMMEND THE INVESTMENT IN THIS TOOL!!!!!!
Review 12 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Very Practical

February 17, 2011
ByKas
fromMassachusetts
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Extremely easy to use. Could have included better assembly instructions from manufacturer but once it was put together has been a lifesaver. Put the whole device, regumate and all, in small bucket to transport. Exact dosage every time! No spill, no sticky mess and therefore no waste!
Review 13 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great for safe handling

February 7, 2011
ByCarie
fromSeattle, WA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
When I decided to try my mare on Regu-Mate I was nervous about the health implications for those handling it namely me, and my barn manager (also female). The reviews on this were mixed, but I have nothing but praises. We still double glove when handling it, but the dosing device has worked great and taken the risk of skin exposure to almost zero. no leaking, no dripping, easy to use... I'm not sure how you could use it incorrectly. The price is definitely worth the piece of mind if you plan on handling regu-mate on an on-going basis.
Review 14 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good Solution But Not The Best

August 12, 2010
ByNoComment
fromLos Angeles, CA
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
This is a good solution to the problem of having to feed Regumate daily, but not the best. Sometimes the gun doesn't fill all the way so you're left guessing as to how much you should add. If you push the lever too quickly, the liquid can splash (not good). I found that keeping the gun and the bottle of Regumate in a bucket was the easiest way to transport the product and to administer it (never used their little yellow holster thing).
My vet recommended using one of those squeeze bottles that BL solution and a few other products come in. She said to cover it with duct tape though to keep the liquid in the dark. I think I'll try that with the next bottle of Regumate.
The gun definitely beats using a syringe every day, but it's still not fool proof.
Review 15 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Regumate Dosing Devise

August 2, 2010
ByElle10
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Quality:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
If you order this product look closely at the rubber tubing. Ours had a cut in it and it spilled/leaked an entire bottle of Regumate all over the feed room. Smartpak sent out another dosing devise free but only offered a 10% discount on the Regumate-Not a great solution considering the cost of Regumate
Review 16 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Easy to use

July 9, 2010
BySMRTPKFAN
fromRI
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Great design and simple to set up and use. I really like that the nozzle can be adjusted to point in any direction for easier administration. The trigger can be a little tough to squeeze, but this ensures that it doesn't accidentally get pushed before you're ready to give it.
Review 17 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

regumate dispenser

July 9, 2010
Byyellowhorsegirl
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
I first hooked up the dispenser with the cap that came on the regumate bottle as I didn't notice the other cap in the package. We'll I squirted regumate all over me and my barn-stained all my clothes with oily regumate then re read instructions and found the correct cap that is provided. Now it works great! Can't believe I have been giving regumate for so long with out it!
Review 18 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Not worth the money

June 16, 2010
ByKarasbell
fromElon, NC
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
I purchased this for my trainer to administer the Regumate to my horse in the easiest and SAFEST way possible. This dosing device still allows contact with the regumate. It is messy and does not work that great. In fact, they stopped using it and wrapped it back up in plastic and its now in my tack trunk. Too expensive to ship back and not worth the money. Usually Smart Pak is right on target with these kind of things.
Review 19 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

December 5, 2009
Byjumper12345
fromVirginia Beach, Virginia
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
This product is an essential for anyone who has regumate in their barn. It makes using what can be an annoying product easy to use.
Review 20 for Regu-Mate Dosing Device
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Regu-Mate should not be sold w/o this!

September 15, 2009
ByFlyingM
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Splurge and get this device and make feeding Regu-Mate super simple!
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