Esophageal (E-Tube) feeding for dogs and cats
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- Опубликовано: 1 ноя 2018
- Esophageal (E-Tube) feeding is often necessary for dogs and cats that need nutritional support due to illness or injury. This video walks through the entire process that includes the necessary equipment, how to prepare food, how to add medication, and how to feed your pet with an E-Tube.
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I wasn't informed to warm the food or bend the tube to avoid adding too much air to the tube/feed. Thank you
Thank you for making this. I was panicking about giving my cat his food and medication through his tube. Your explanation was very solid. I appreciate it!
Thank u so much for this video!!!
Thank you
This was very helpful. Thank you!
Excellent video! Thank you! :)
Thank you a thousand times for taking the time to record and post this video. It was greatly helpful when I needed it. I sent the link to my veterinarian as one of the good videos. I did see some videos that I did not think were as good as this video. Again, thank you.
So glad it was helpful for you! :)
Thank you for this video. My cat has a pancreatic infection and has a feeding tube in. This damn feeding tube was the bane of my existence, but no longer...
Thanks so much for this! Getting an e tube is a bit stressful when it’s new to us so having a video like this is reassuring.
Thank you so much for this video, and THANK YOU for providing closed captioning considerations for the Deaf and hearing impaired!
Thank you Lynne for the kind words! We are glad that you found this video helpful. We strive to make our content accessible for all, so we appreciate your comment!
Thank you so much. My cat is having one inserted and I’m a nervous wreak. Thankfully I have a vet tech helping me.
Will definitely be using this for client explanations - amazing!
Nice! We're glad to hear it can be of use for you!
Super helpful and reassuring. I'll be bringing my cat home with one of these feeding tubes in a couple days and I was a little nervous about it, but this has been very helpful in mentally preparing..
This was the video my vet sent me on how to help my cat with his e tube and it has been so helpful. I was struggling to give him the medicine but the way you presented it has made it so easy and assured that I am giving him all of his medicine and none of it is being wasted. Thank you so much!
Thank you Tiffany! We are so glad this video had been helpful to you! 😊
4:25 That kitty is telling you, "Hey, can we get this over with?" 😆
I am a physician. I have a dog with an esophageal feeding tube. This video is very informative. Kudos!
Thank you Asclepio!
Is this something I do by myself at home? My Frenchie just has one placed and I will pick him up on Friday I’m scared to death n have been crying for days.
@@MissRenee_X This is a treatment you can do at home. Do not worry, your doctor and technicians will go over discharge instructions with you and if you need to perform a treatment like this they will walk you through it. You can always come back here to view this video and keep it fresh in your mind. Always reach out to your veterinarian first with concerns and questions. I hope your pup is doing well today and has a speedy recovery.
@@MissRenee_X How is your dog doing?
Thank you so much!!! I have covid and couldn't be at the vet when my cat was discharged to learn how to feed her. This was really thorough and useful.
Hi Schoo, first off we hope you have a speedy recovery! We're glad to hear our video was helpful for you and thorough enough to be able to do the process at home. Safe recovery!
oh you have a cold.
@MrChippiechappie Thanks for the empathy about my cat being sick and me not being able to be there for her.
where do you buy the stretchy neck tube? also my cat hates his feedings and likes to use his claws any tips? he wants away bad.
Thanks a lot. I was going crazy about how administrate medicines with the tube. Would it be possible using a third big syringe for crushed pills stead of the little one with adapter?
Hey Gema! We are happy this could help you. We would recommend that you reach out directly to the medical staff who is working with your pet because it is imperative that they know the size of the tube and the adapter that was placed at the end of it before anyone should answer this knowledgeably. So sorry, but we would hate to give you the wrong information from what your primary care veterinarian would want. Thank you again for watching.
Tysm, my cat had surgery for his jaw (It was broken)
Thank you for the video it is extremely helpful. I have a question though, the tube extends at least 12" from the incision so after I inject the water there is still a foot of water in the tube. I don't want to push it through because then there will be air in the tube for the next feeding. Is it alright to keep the water in the tube until the next feeding or should I push it through?
Hi Beylah, you can just leave the water in the tube. No need to push any air in!
@@EthosVeterinaryHealth Is it ok if there is an air bubble in the tube?
Excellent video! Do you recommend E tube for cats with kidney disease who has lost appetite for food and water?
We’re not sure what illness my cat has but he is no longer eating or drinking, an e tube was put in him and we’re able to give him all of the calories, nutrients, and medicine he needs. I know this is a month late, but in case anyone else needs to see this, I highly recommend a feeding tube (of course talk to your vet first). The feeding tube has giving him a chance to fight off the illness he has as he has more energy to fight it. I hope your cat was given the medical assistance they needed and they are doing better. 💕
Thank you for sharing this Tiffany, we are so glad that your cat is able to receive everything that he needs and that this video has helped you!
Actually my cat didn't need the tube. VET fed her with syringe for 3 days first week with her meds. That sort of brought her appetite back a bit. I feed wet food by spoon daily myself now.. She is almost 15 and doesn't eat as much these days. But, I'm happy she eats on her own! Hope your cat is ok too, Tiffany❤
Hi, after the E-tube removal, is it normal that fluids drops through the hole in the cat's neck? My cat's etube was removed today but I feel the hole is wide open, I'm worried.
Please call your veterinarian who placed the e-tube to discuss.
I've been fighting my kitty's tube clogging during feeding and hadn't thought to just pull back on the syringe 🤦♀️
Hi, any tips on bathing a golden retriever with an e-tube at home?
Hi there. You do want to keep the area clean. Typically your doctor would have sent you with discharge and cleaning instructions. I recommend giving the doctor who placed the tube a call to ensure you are cleaning it properly. We do not want to override any advise a medical team member has given you.
Ethos Veterinary Health
Thanks, we know how to clean the tube site, I meant bathing all of her while the tube is in place.
Oh ok. Again, I would still check with your dog's doctor because they may want you to hold off on full bathing for now. But if it is necessary due to allergies, dermatology issues, etc., I would reach out to your doctor just for approval on that. It will depend on those variables as well as how well behaved your dog is in the bath- you don't want the tube to be disturbed.
My cat was very sick and unfortunately she's not eating on her own anymore after three months on the tube. She still drinks but is disinterested in food. We are stressed and scared we are going to lose her. Any tips on how to get her interested in food again?
Is it ok if there is an air bubble in the tube?
Hi there! Yes, an air bubble is fine. Thanks for the question!
that a huge syringe for a tiny cat stomach
Dang she's beautiful lol. If you see this message me lol