Cat feeding tube attachment

Re: Cat feeding tube attachment

Steph Worsley — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:54:41 GMT

[quote user="amy sinton"]

[quote user="Steph Worsley RVN MBVNA"]

To me these look just like naso-oesophageal tubes NOT oesophagostomy tubes, in fact these are the ones we use for N-O feeding

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Hi Steph,

thanks for your comment. This particular product was developed for naso oesophageal/naso gastric feeding but we do have quite a number of surgeons using them as oesophagostomy tubes, particularly in cats for short term feeding. it does depened on the type of feed you are using to how suitable they are, they have lateral holes, not an open tip so if you are using liquid feed no problem, if a more solid substance then we do offer the silicone tubes which are open ended.

these tubes have a number of clincal uses, I have clients using them for nasal oxygen and even urinary tracht drainage.

*top tip* feeding tubes will often stiffen if placed in the fridge and then soften under body temperature. this can aid with placement.

hope this clears things up.

best wishes

Amy

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Hi Amy

thanks for that, however I feel that when there is a product especially designed for oesophagostomy feeding then that product should be used as you can use more suitable food and they are more suitable for long term placement

We do also use them for nasal oxygen, urinary we would always use specific urinary catheters such as foleys as again they are designed for that use.

specific O tubes are readily available through wholesalers so I would urge people to order the correct tube for the job.

Thanks

Re: Cat feeding tube attachment

amy sinton — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:04:49 GMT

[quote user="Steph Worsley RVN MBVNA"]

To me these look just like naso-oesophageal tubes NOT oesophagostomy tubes, in fact these are the ones we use for N-O feeding

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Hi Steph,

these tubes have a number of clincal uses, I have clients using them for nasal oxygen and even urinary tracht drainage.

*top tip* feeding tubes will often stiffen if placed in the fridge and then soften under body temperature. this can aid with placement.

hope this clears things up.

best wishes

Amy

Re: Cat feeding tube attachment

Steph Worsley — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:44:42 GMT

[quote user="amy sinton"]

Hi Alex,

i work for vygon veterinary supplies and we sell a range of tubes for feeding. For short term feeding (up to a week) you'd be ok for use a pvc tube, which we have in 3 lengths-40/75 and 125cm. they're radiopaque so you can confirm correct placement. for longer periods we have silicone tubes which are not on the website but i can send you more information if you'd like.

i've put a link below

http://www.vygonvet.co.uk/290-feeding-tube.html

hope this helps

Best wishes

Amy

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To me these look just like naso-oesophageal tubes NOT oesophagostomy tubes, in fact these are the ones we use for N-O feeding

Re: Cat feeding tube attachment

Steph Worsley — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:42:17 GMT

[quote user="Alexandra Chesterton RVN Cert SAN MBVNA"]

Hi Steph

I did not know these tubes existed, so thanks for that!! I would worry they are a bit thick though, but i take you have used them lots of times? It would be great if there wasn't all thet excess tubing!

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We use them ALL the time, they are perfect and designed specifically for cats, they can still eat with them in so no probs that way.

My own cat even had to have one in a couple of years ago as she developed hepatic lipidosis and needed nutrition in her to get her eating,

Re: Cat feeding tube attachment

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:43:11 GMT

Thanks Amy, that's great!!

Re: Cat feeding tube attachment

Stuart Ford-Fennah — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:41:23 GMT

thats pretty cool, i didnt realise you did the silicone tubes too!
stu

Re: Cat feeding tube attachment

amy sinton — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:44:17 GMT

Hi Alex,

i've put a link below

http://www.vygonvet.co.uk/290-feeding-tube.html

hope this helps

Best wishes

Amy

Re: Cat feeding tube attachment

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:37:16 GMT

Hi Steph

Re: Cat feeding tube attachment

Steph Worsley — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:29:27 GMT

why dont you just order the cat sized tubes? 19F and only 38cm long, so perfect size for cats so you can just loop up to top of head, they come from surgivet, code FET1938

should be able to order through most wholesalers. They are much wider and a lot easier to get food down!

As they are shorter than the dog ones you can leave them sticking out of the neck and not worry too much about dangling bits (especially as you can theoretically cut them down a bit shorter if needed)

Re: Cat feeding tube attachment

Stuart Ford-Fennah — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:37:32 GMT

yeah i do love the thoracic dressings,
chest drains,
feeding tubes (oesoph, NG, NO, PEG)
dressing placment
Active suction drins, the list goes on!

Re: Cat feeding tube attachment

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:19:22 GMT

Thanks Guys

Some really useful stuff there !!! I will have a look for the thoracic bandages - i reckon they will be handy for a few things actually!

thanks again

Re: Cat feeding tube attachment

Stuart Ford-Fennah — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:00:35 GMT

Hi Alex,

You can get really good thoracic bandages which are kind of velcro and fit nicely to all animals sizes (they have multiple diferent sizes) easy to put on and take off. i think theyre made by animal care, you can put them thorugh the wash and i find them great for keeping pipes and tubes undercontrol (they also do iv catheter ones)

regards

Stu

Re: Cat feeding tube attachment

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:08:29 GMT

How long are you talking about that you actually have to coil it?

usually one half loop and bandaged to secure does the trick, you can use velcro instead of tape to secure it to the bandage at the back of the neck.