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What tube and when? Feeding tube management and care in cats

Authors: Villaverde C, Taylor S
Publication: Companion Quarterly, Volume 35, Issue 2, pp 28-31, Jun 2024
Publisher: Companion Animal Veterinarians Branch of New Zealand Veterinary Association

Animal type: Cat
Article class: Clinical Article
Abstract:

Feeding tubes are an excellent tool to manage cats that cannot or will not eat enough, and, depending on the case, can be used both in the hospital and at home. This article looks at important factors to consider when deciding in which cases feeding tubes should be used, when to place them and how to develop a feeding plan.

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