Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feeding tubes help cats with chronic kidney disease live better
By Ross, Sheri·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2016·Department of Hemodialysis/Nephrology/Urology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Utilization of Feeding Tubes in the Management of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease.
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Plain-English summary
A cat with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may struggle with eating and staying hydrated, which can lead to serious health issues. In these cases, a veterinarian might recommend an esophagostomy feeding tube, which allows for easier feeding and medication administration. This tube can help ensure that the cat receives the proper nutrition and hydration it needs, improving its overall quality of life. Many cats with CKD benefit from this treatment, allowing them to manage their condition more effectively.
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Abstract
Esophagostomy feeding tubes are useful, and in many cases essential, for the comprehensive management of cats with moderate to advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). They should be considered a lifelong therapeutic appliance to facilitate the global management of cats with CKD thus providing improved therapeutic efficacy and quality-of-life. Esophagostomy tubes facilitate the maintenance of adequate hydration and increase owner compliance by facilitating the administration of medications. Finally, feeding tubes provide a means to deliver a stage-appropriate dietary prescription for cats with CKD and maintain an adequate nutritional plane in a patient that otherwise would be subject to chronic wasting.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27499006/