Esophagostomy feeding tubes may be used to provide nutrition to animals with insufficient calorie intake. This column describes tube placement and use in the feline patient. Esophagostomy tubes ...

Franny had a benign mass that ruptured, almost causing her to bleed out. Emergency surgery saved her life, but her recovery was rough. It was a struggle to get her to eat enough. Veterinarian Julie ...

Once cats are 1 year old, it’s typically time to transition them from kitten food to adult food. But there are dozens of options on the market, making deciding what to feed your pet difficult. Should ...

Free feeding cats is a popular method of providing food for our feline friends, but is it the best option? As a vet with over 13 years of experience working with cats and their owners, I frequently ...

As a responsible pet parent, you want to provide your furry friend with the best care possible. That includes a nutritious diet. One common question around nutrition is whether free feeding is OK.

There is no real benefit to using feeding tubes to care for those approaching the end of life. They should be considered only as a last possible option, according to a report from the Royal College of ...

Tube feeding involves giving a liquid dietary formula through a flexible tube inserted into the digestive tract. It is used when patients can’t get enough nutrition by eating. Feeding tubes can be ...