{"id":55895,"date":"2026-02-11T12:57:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T10:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/?p=55895"},"modified":"2026-02-18T10:43:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T08:43:58","slug":"feline-feeding-tubes-why-they-are-used-and-how-they-help-in-feline-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/en\/feline-feeding-tubes-why-they-are-used-and-how-they-help-in-feline-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Feline feeding tubes: why they are used and how they help in feline medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Nasogastric tube and esophagostomy in cats: indications, benefits, and care<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Loss of appetite in cats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not a symptom to be taken lightly. In <\/span><b>feline medicine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, even short periods of under-eating can trigger serious complications, especially in cats with medical conditions, chronic illnesses or those who are hospitalized.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cats, refusing to eat is not usually just a symptom of illness, but a symptom that can quickly worsen any underlying condition. That is why r<\/span><b>efusing to eat is in itself a medical problem<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that must be addressed actively and as soon as possible. This is where <\/span><b>feeding tubes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> become a key tool for protecting the cat while the underlying cause is being treated.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current scientific evidence shows that <\/span><b>early tube feeding improves outcomes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reduces complications, and speeds up recovery. When a cat can&#8217;t or won&#8217;t eat on its own, part of&nbsp; routine medical treatment is using a feeding tube.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the most commonly used in cats are the <\/span><b>naso-esophageal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (through the nose) tube and the <\/span><b>esophagostomy tube <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(through an incision in the throat), each with specific uses.<br><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Loss of appetite in cats: why it\u2019s a serious medical issue that should not be ignored<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cats are a species that are particularly sensitive to anorexia. Unlike other animals, they can develop <\/span><b>fatty liver disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after just a few days of inadequate food intake, even when there is no underlying disease directly affecting the liver.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, their metabolism, lower tolerance to fasting, and reactions to stress make nutritional support <\/span><b>particularly important in feline medicine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/perdida_apetito_gatos_problema.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/perdida_apetito_gatos_problema.png 1620w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/perdida_apetito_gatos_problema-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/perdida_apetito_gatos_problema-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/perdida_apetito_gatos_problema-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/perdida_apetito_gatos_problema-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latest studies all agree that:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enteral nutrition (feeding tubes) preserves the health of the gastrointestinal lining.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It lowers systemic inflammation and bacterial overgrowth.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It boosts the immune response.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps with healing and getting back to normal.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It lowers the death rate in hospitalized and critically ill patients.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s why starting nutritional support <\/span><b>isn&#8217;t seen as a secondary measure anymore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but an active part of medical treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Placing a feeding tube <\/span><b>does not mean that the cat is in a \u201cvery serious\u201d condition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but rather that we are acting preventively to avoid complications that could worsen its condition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Feeding tubes in cats: what they can and can&#8217;t do<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before discussing the different types of tubes, it\u2019s important to clarify their actual function.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What <\/b><b><i>does <\/i><\/b><b>a feeding tube do for cats?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure adequate nourishment.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevent muscle loss.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect the liver from fatty liver disease.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilitate recovery while treating the underlying disease.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce stress associated with force-feeding.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What a feeding tube does <\/b><b><i>not <\/i><\/b><b>do for cats<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does not cure the disease that caused the appetite loss.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does not replace medical treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does not prevent the cat from eating on its own again.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not placed permanently without reevaluation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tube is a<\/span><b> temporary tool<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, adapted to each cat and reviewed on an ongoing basis.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Nasogastric tubes in cats: why they\u2019re used, when they\u2019re recommended, and how they\u2019re cared for<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What is a nasogastric tube in cats?&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>The nasogastric tube<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a thin tube that is inserted through the nostril and positioned in the distal esophagus (just above the stomach). It is a minimally invasive technique widely used in feline hospitalization and intensive care units.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sonda_nasoesofagica_gatos.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sonda_nasoesofagica_gatos.png 1620w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sonda_nasoesofagica_gatos-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sonda_nasoesofagica_gatos-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sonda_nasoesofagica_gatos-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sonda_nasoesofagica_gatos-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>When is a nasogastric tube recommended for cats?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s mainly recommended for:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cats with <\/span><b>acute short-term anorexia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients hospitalized in the early stages of systemic disease.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cats with <\/span><b>temporary oral, dental, or jaw pain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatty liver disease in its very early stages.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients in the ICU when immediate nutrition is required.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situations in which general anesthesia is not recommended.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Advantages of nasogastric tubes in cats<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick and easy placement.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally no general anesthesia required.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useful in emergencies and early stages of hospitalization.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows early nutrition to begin.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy removal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Limitations of the naso-esophageal tube<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only allows liquid or very watered-down diets.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited feeding volume.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower short-term tolerance.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk of accidental withdrawal.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not recommended for persistent vomiting, nasal or esophageal disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>It\u2019s not the ideal option when fasting is expected to last longer than 5\u20137 days.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Care and monitoring of the nasogastric tube<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X-ray confirmation of placement.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow, gradual administration.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily cleaning of the nostril.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring for nausea, coughing, or regurgitation.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily reassessment of the need to switch to another tube.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Feeding tubes in cats: medium- and long-term nutritional support<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What is an esophagostomy tube in cats?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>esophagostomy tube<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is surgically placed at the level of the throat through the esophagus. In modern feline medicine, <\/span><b>it\u2019s considered the tube of choice<\/b> <b>when medium- or long-term nutritional feeding is expected.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gato_sonda_alimentacion_esofagostomia.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gato_sonda_alimentacion_esofagostomia.png 1620w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gato_sonda_alimentacion_esofagostomia-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gato_sonda_alimentacion_esofagostomia-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gato_sonda_alimentacion_esofagostomia-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gato_sonda_alimentacion_esofagostomia-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>When is an esophagostomy tube recommended in cats?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s particularly recommended for:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirmed feline fatty liver disease.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute or chronic feline pancreatitis.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic decompensated kidney disease.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digestive or systemic neoplasms.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neurological diseases with difficulty swallowing.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral, mandibular, or maxillofacial trauma.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex postoperative cases.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cats hospitalized in the ICU.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Benefits of the esophagostomy tube in feline medicine<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows for a complete diet of pureed foods, not just liquids.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makes it easier to meet the cat&#8217;s actual energy requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent medium- and long-term tolerance.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less stress during feeding.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to use in hospitals and at home.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves recovery and quality of life.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, it\u2019s considered a<\/span><b> leading form of treatment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not a last resort.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Risks and limitations of esophagostomy tubes in cats<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires general anesthesia for placement.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk of infection at the insertion site.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires proper daily care.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not indicated in cases of severe esophageal disease or uncontrolled vomiting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complications are rare when proper protocols are followed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Caring for an esophagostomy tube in cats<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily wound care.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct tube placement.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washing after each feeding.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring for signs of inflammation, pain, or discharge.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradual withdrawal when the cat is able to eat voluntarily again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Feline diseases where a feeding tube makes all the difference<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The placement of a feeding tube helps to <\/span><b>break the cycle of illness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>anorexia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>muscle loss<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>medical decline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is especially relevant in cats.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is key in:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/en\/hepatic-lipidosis-in-cats-symptoms-diagnosis-and-timely-treatment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feline hepatic lipidosis.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pancreatitis.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/blog-enfermedad-renal-gato\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic kidney disease.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic gastrointestinal disease (IBD).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tumors.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe infectious diseases.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frail geriatric cats.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critically ill hospitalized patients.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BLOGS-MARZO-2026-13-2-1024x683.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BLOGS-MARZO-2026-13-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BLOGS-MARZO-2026-13-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BLOGS-MARZO-2026-13-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BLOGS-MARZO-2026-13-2-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BLOGS-MARZO-2026-13-2.png 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How we choose which type of tube each cat needs<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decision is based on:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expected duration of anorexia.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underlying medical condition.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General condition and stability of the patient.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk in relation to anaesthesia.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to manage the patient in hospital and at home.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evidence is clear:<\/span><b>The evidence is clear: the sooner adequate nutritional support is provided, the better the outcome.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Feline nutritional support at Balmesvet<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 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