Loving my Oldies Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I have to use my pill cutter everyday ---- not for me for the dogs which is why I've put the topic here LOL. I am off to the chemist later today to look at different sorts, because I haven't found one that I can really rely on to cut sharply and accurately. The one I currently use is like this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I use that one , to put the pill in the right place so it cuts even I use Tweezers I also found that if the pill is pushed right to to the top it comes out even . I also bought one from some online shop that has different shape's and sizes that you interchange but to me it's useless did'nt cut even at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbedWire Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 That is the one I use for both myself and the dogs. I find it quite effective. We share although I do wash it before I use it for my tablets. I chop mine up weekly. However I think their tablets would be safe for me. One of mine is on antibiotics at the moment and I don't think they would harm me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Most tablets given to dogs, Sarsaparilla, are the same as given to humans. Illnesses are very similar (hence the use of poor Beagles in laboratories :mad ), so I don't think the odd grain here or there would be harmful. However, as some dosages are very finely balanced, it is prudent to be careful. I've had a trawl through Google Images. OMG all sorts and all sizes LOL. Who'd have thought. One of Danny's tablets has to be cut into quarters and he has a quarter three times daily. I don't like to cut up a week's worth because if I don't get them cut cleanly or evenly, I worry that the dosages can be way out. Another is cut in half and another is cut in thirds. I have a daily print out of all the medications so I don't miss any :laugh: :laugh: - have to larf otherwise I'd cry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Oh, I hadn't thought of using tweezers. It can be difficult to centre the pills. Thanks for that tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeebie Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Any particular reason why needing to cut I presume large tablet or having to give say only a half or quarter etc? some medication cannot be crushed or cut for humans due to the enteric coating and importance of it being digested in the exact part of gut meant to remove the enteric coating and it will break down incorrectly in body when attacked by digestive juices, Definately make sure if using same cutter for animal and human it is throughly washed as small traces build up over a time and can have detrimental affect on dog and human alike If particular pill needing to be cut either wet slightly and quickly before putting in cutter and this way will make easier to slice through but this is a fine art. Best to use is a Swiss pill cutter they are brilliant but costly and only available in USA unfortuneately. On the odd occaison I have needed to split a dose I use my Very sharp knife place tablet onto peice of bread and this stabilises as well as collects any fine debris and first run knife back and forth to score tablet then hold knife firmly and push through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canisbellum Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I have the blue one in the first pic. If you push the pull all the way into the V it will always be centered, for precise quarters you just have to get the cut line parralel with the line at the bottom of the cutter which is also pretty easy. Way easier than using a knife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I use the blue one - never had any trouble with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) Same here, same blue cutter as in pic. Use it everyday without any issue. The tablet has to be placed right in the bottom of the V otherwise it wont make a clean cut. Edited September 28, 2014 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 We use the blue one at work (in a pharmacy), it gets a work out. The blades can go blunt though, so perhaps it's just time for a new one? I definitely agree with using tweezers, and if the tablet has markings on them make sure you do follow the line. If you don't they can split there anyway and you won't have an even half, or they will just crumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 I've bought a new one, similar action to the one in the picture, but has a rubbery (very fine) covering on the bottom which stops the pill from slipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YippeeGirl Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I also use the blue one in the photo for our old cat's medication. The tablets are ridiculously small and most have to be cut in half or quarters. I've had no issues with it, but I was using a knife and scissors before, so anything was an improvement. I just put the tablet as close to the bottom of the v as it will go and then cut. I'm not sure how accurate you have to be with most medications when it comes to cutting them. I would assume there must be a small amount of leeway as it would be difficult to get a perfect 50/50 cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I've bought a new one, similar action to the one in the picture, but has a rubbery (very fine) covering on the bottom which stops the pill from slipping. That one sounds good DD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 I've bought a new one, similar action to the one in the picture, but has a rubbery (very fine) covering on the bottom which stops the pill from slipping. That one sounds good DD. :laugh: :laugh: It doesn't take much to amuse me, BC Crazy. I had a great time this morning cutting up the day's tablets :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 :laugh: Same :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karly101 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 cat nail clippers can work quite well.. otherwise with the blue one I do find the blade does get dull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbear Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 have you thought about going to a compounding chemist and see if they can make up the doses you need or offer alternatives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsmum Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I bought one of those blue pill cutters last night after reading this. It is so easy to quarter very small pills for the dogs. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I bought one of those blue pill cutters last night after reading this. It is so easy to quarter very small pills for the dogs. Thank you! I didn't even know there was such a thing! I use a knife which I do admit is not all that accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 I bought one of those blue pill cutters last night after reading this. It is so easy to quarter very small pills for the dogs. Thank you! Ooooh!! I have changed someone's life :laugh: :laugh: I am doing much better in quartering pills now that I am using tweezers, thanks to Griff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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