Cat Feeding Tube Collar

The kitty kollar is a washable fabric collar designed to wear in conjunction with an esophageal feeding tube e tube.

Cat feeding tube collar. What are the real benefits of an esophagostomy tubes. 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. Most veterinarians prefer to use an esophagostomy e tube which goes in lower down the neck. The transparent hopper can hold at least 5 pounds of dry kibble.

E tubes go into the esophagus from the side of the neck where they are protected with a special collar or a neck wrap. Either tube works well but e tubes are the most common feeding tube used. 2 the slit for the tube has frayed terribly and the stitches have come through the slit. 3 the velcro to keep the tube tucked.

Circular cotton pads are supplied to place between the collar and the skin protecting machine washable collars provide superior cleanliness. The collars are adjustable machine washable and have velcro to secure the tube. 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. I now use add a telfa pad.

Lets break it down into 3 sections nutrition medications and water. Another type of feeding tube is called a peg tube and is shown at the bottom of this page. Description 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. Top critical review 1 the tag.

These are the most commonly used tubes in cats and dogs for most conditions. They can be used in both cats and dogs. G tubes bypass the esophagus entirely and go right into the stomach exiting the skin right behind the rib cage. Kitty kollar is a washable fabric collar designed to wear in conjunction with an esophageal feeding tube.

The adjustable collar fits securely around the animals neck with a hole for the tube and a velcrotm strap to secure it when it is not in use. It features an abs plastic feeding hopper as well as a bpa free plastic bowl complete with polycarbonate feeding tube and access control lid. Designed in california this patented cat feeder is one of the most innovative diet management systems for pets. They put the tag inside the collar and it has caused a hot spot on my cats neck.