Cat Feeding Tube Collar

The collar was designed to be a sensible solution to the everyday patient management of an esophagostomy tube e tube in the cat and dog.

Cat feeding tube collar.

The kitty kollar is a washable fabric collar designed to wear in conjunction with an esophageal feeding tube e tube. The kitty kollar is a washable fabric collar designed to wear in conjunction with an esophageal feeding tube e tube. Unfortunately when most people hear the term feeding tube they tend to panic feeling like this is the end of the road for their cat. Having absolutely no prior experience with feeding tubes or stoma site cleaning this was all new to me and it was intimidating.

My 10 5 year old cat was recently diagnosed with hepatic lipidosis which necessitated the use of an e tube until she s eating on her own again. The adjustable collar fits securely around the animal s neck with a hole for the tube and a velcro tm strap to secure it when it is not in use. There are several different options for tube feeding. Tube feeding may be needed because of a mechanical problem interfering with ingestion of food or because of a systemic illness that is causing the cat to be anorexic.

The kollar replaces the gauze and bandaging normally used to hold the tube in place keeping it more sanitary more stable less likely to be removed more protected against scratching and damage and more comfortable. Esophageal e tube feeding is often necessary for dogs and cats that need nutritional support due to illness or injury. The kollar replaces the gauze and bandaging normally used to hold the tube in place keeping it more sanitary more stable less likely to be removed more protected against scratching and damage and more comfortable. However feeding tubes should not necessarily be viewed as a doom and gloom overly heroic measure.

The kollar replaces the gauze and bandaging normally used to hold the tube in place keeping it more sanitary more stable less likely to be removed more protected against scratching and damage and more comfortable. While reading up on hl i came across a link for the kitty kollar. Feeding tubes save lives and are not used as often as they should be for anorexic patients.