An applicator for dispensing a therapeutic agent to an animal comprising a housing including first and second sections coupled together, the first and second sections defining a channel therebetween that includes at least one outlet; a hub integral with the first section and extending therefrom, the hub defining a conduit; and a bent path connecting the conduit to the channel. In accordance with this embodiment, the conduit, the bent path and the channel are fluidly connected.本發明揭示一種用於將一治療劑施藥於一動物之施藥器,其包括一包含耦合在一起之第一區段及第二區段的外殼,該第一區段及第二區段界定位於其間且包含至少一出口之一通道;與該第一區段成一體並自其伸出之一套筒,該套筒界定一導管;及連接該導管與該通道之一彎曲路徑。根據本實施例,該導管、該彎曲路徑及該通道係流體連接。