The Original Aerokat Feline Aerosol Chamber Inhaler Spacer for Cats and Kittens with Exclusive Flo-Vu Indicator

Our cat hates getting her inhaler but it works well. The flap helps to track her breaths to make sure she is getting the meds. We use the larger mouth piece now she is about 1 yr old.

Finding out your cat has asthma is a super unpleasant and expensive surprise, grateful that products like this exist. Not crazy expensive and have been using it for months now without any problems or need of replacement. Came with a couple different sizes and had one that fit perfectly.

Nicely made our cat accepted it over her mussel after getting her used to the ihInhaler hissing sound and having treats ready after 3/5 breaths with the spacerMy kitty loves it thx.

Works as described. Nice quality. Would highly recommend.

My cat was diagnosed with asthma so I ordered this chamber while I awaited the inhaler medication. This came quickly so I was able to get the cat used to being around it for a few days, feeding him treats on the mask, etc. My cat only took a few days to get used to breathing from this once the inhaler arrived so I was very pleased. Now it's a twice-a-day bonding time with my cat, and he can't wait to have his treats after he uses this. I love it!

I purchased a cheaper inhaler, and I do not like it. That is why I am buying this again. It is easier to take apart to clean and I can also see and count the number of breaths.

Having discovered that my cat's asthma has taken a turn for the worse, I was advised to put him on Flovent twice a day. After searching the web for cats and asthma, I found out about this product. Shipment was quick, the product seems to be exactly what is needed to use an inhaler with a cat. Now comes the problem - the cat. We practiced for many days with just the mask until he would let me keep it on his face for over 10 breaths. There was no medicine involved (that is a whole other story). There is a little 'flapper' you can see move so that you can count the breaths.While waiting for the Flovent to arrive, we had to make a quick trip to the vet after a day of serious 'wretching'. I brought the Aerokat with me in case the vet decided a rescue inhalant was required (Albuterol), which it was. This was our first experience with mask and medicine. The cat was so traumatized by the visit to the vet that he sat there and breathed in exactly as directed. I was proud of us both! The vet wrote a prescription for the Albuterol and I got it filled on the way home. We were to use the inhaler every 30 minutes if the symptoms hadn't stopped. By the time we got home, they started again, so I tried to put the mask to his face and that was that. Apparently not having strangers around and being at home removed the trauma and there must have been some memory of inhaling the stuff. He went nuts. Both my husband and I tried 4 times, together and singly, before giving up. Agitiating the cat further was not helping.The albuterol he did get seemed to make an already irritated throat worse. The day after, the cat ate and drank very little. I upped his prednisone dosage by half a pill and his coughing has slowed down, but we definitely want to try the Flovent and lower the pill dosage. However, training for the mask must start all over and the treat for putting up with it has been upped to something really good. We have a long way to go before attempting to actually use an inhaler again. It may be my guy is just more stubborn that those I have read about. There seem to be many success stories about cats using this device - check out YouTube.If you are reading this review, I assume you have an asthmatic cat. Be sure and check out a Yahoo group specifically for cats on inhaled medication (FAIM, for short) - [...]. There are lots of good hints and folks are quick to answer your questions.Update (11/23/12); We had our first 'puffing' session with the Flovent last night and he did amazingly well. I can't imagine any easier way to use an inhaler with a cat than the Aerokat. I had been putting the mask on without the unit and rewarding him with a treat if he even let it stay 1 second. When he got to the point where I could keep it there for 10 seconds, I started over with the entire unit. The longer it stayed on without him turning his head away hard enough for the mask not to be replaced into position, the more treats he got. Last night I loaded the unit and used the burrito method - I sat down, placed him with his back to me between my legs, held his head gently with my left hand and used my right one to place the mask and push the inhaler. He's not happy about it, but is cooperating and getting 4 treats for his effort. The group to check out is felineasthma_inhaledmeds on Yahoo. There is tons of information and people on board to answer your questions and provide help. I can't praise them enough.Update (12/31/12): After 5+ weeks using the Aerokat, Boots has been weaned off the prednisone and accepts his puffing sessions with grace. If I shake the treats bag, he will sometimes come to me on his own. The only thing he really doesn't care for is the after-session wipe down with a damp cloth. This is a great device, although expensive. In the long run, the cost will amortize out to next to nothing, but the hit to the pocket book in the beginning is a shocker. My advice to all is patience, patience, patience and treats, treats, treats!Update (1/21/16): After 3+ years, the unit is still in great shape. It can actually be washed on the inside to remove buildup, use a cotton tip to clear out the flapper area (very gently) to better see it. I did get a backup unit from a member of FAIM because I had read these had a 2 year lifespan - who came up with that number?. The mask with it is of noticeably inferior quality - the silicone/rubber is much thinner, so the masks may not last as long. However, the thicker mask with the unit I bought in 2012 is just as good as on day one. So, day be day, the cost for the unit amortizes out to less and less per day, but that still doesn't undo the sticker shock! For a unit that gets used for 3 puffs, twice a day, every day, even the back end insertion piece is holding up just fine. Note to newbies - asthma is not curable, so don't stop administering inhaled medication just because kitty is no longer coughing. That means it is under control. If coughing is continuing, you need a higher dose. You can do back to back with 110/125 mcg, but be sure to re-shake in between.8/17/18: FAIM has moved to groups.io. Look for FelineAsthmaInhaledMedication.

So far the device works great. I love the flap that tells you each time my cat breaths. FYI, the small face mask would only fit a kitten or toy dog. My cat doesn’t take to medical treatment very well, but she sits very still when using the device. I Will update to see if it lasts. 4 stars due to the price. Very pricey. I’m sure it didn’t cost very much to manufacture. Would buy again to save my cat.