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Feeding tube of small diameter is required. Size 5 or 6 Fr is commonly used in dogs and cats. Polyurethane or silicone tubes are used. The tube needs to be long enough to reach the stomach. Weighted tubes can be used to facilitate their migration in the stomach (Figure 4.1). Because of the size of the tube only liquid diet can be used.

Local anesthetic mixed with a lubricant is needed to facilitate the placement of the tube. Usually 1 ml of 0.5% bupivacaine can be mixed with 1 ml of water‐soluble lubricant.

Figure 4.1

General anesthesia is not required to place a nasoesophageal or nasogastric tube. Heavy sedation might be required.