Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Complications and owner views on low profile feeding tubes in dogs
By Yoshimoto, Sean K et al.Ā·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienneĀ·2006Ā·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United StatesĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Owner experiences and complications with home use of a replacement low profile gastrostomy device for long-term enteral feeding in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Fifteen dogs that needed long-term feeding support had a special feeding tube called a low profile gastrostomy device (LPGD) placed. Most dogs had the device for about 7 months, and while some had minor issues like leakage, these did not pose serious health risks. The majority of pet owners were happy with the device, finding it easy to use and effective for their dogs' nutritional needs. Overall, the LPGD proved to be a reliable option for dogs requiring enteral feeding.
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate complications and owner impressions of a low profile gastrostomy device (LPGD) for enteral feeding in dogs. Medical records of dogs that had placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube followed by a LPGD between 1995 and 2003 were reviewed. Fifteen dogs had 29 devices placed for a variety of disease states in which enteral nutritional support was indicated. The individual tubes were placed for a median duration of 212 d. Most complications occurred more than 15 d after placement and were of no health risk to the animals. The most common reason for LPGD replacement was leakage through the 1-way antireflux valve. Fourteen of 15 owners that were contacted were supportive of the device. Based on its durability, ease of placement, minor complications, and positive owner impressions, we conclude that the LPGD is a valuable device for long-term enteral nutritional support of dogs.
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