Description
This tube feeding kit is designed to supplement feed puppies, kittens, or other small animals who are not able to nurse from the mother or a puppy bottle or kitten bottle. The graduated markings on the tube make it easy to see how much has been ingested. ATTENTION: THE GRADUATED MARKINGS ON THE SYRINGES WILL RUB OFF DUE TO THE TYPE OF INK USED. WE RECOMMEND USING ULTRA-CLEAR TAPE OVER THE GRADUATED MARKINGS PRIOR TO USE TO HELP PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. Features: Our Lifeline tube feeding kits are literally a Lifesaver! Available in multiple size feeding tubes these kits are perfect for saving critically ill small animals who cannot nurse Each kit is reusable and should be sterilized after each use To keep the tube soft and flexible you can keep it in hot water Kit Includes: 1 - 8Fr Style Red Feeding Tube 1 - Sterilized Syringe 1 - Microwave Steam Sterilizer bag (20 uses per bag) Please Note: The 3.5fr and 5fr tube feeding kits include a 10ml O-ring luer lock tip syringe The 8fr and 10fr tube feeding kits include a 35ml catheter tip syringe *All sizes of feeding tubes measure 16" long* The recommended tube sizes are as follows: Size 3.5: Kittens & Small Puppies Size 5: Kittens & Small Puppies Size 8: Puppies & Large Kittens Size 10: Large Puppies Please follow the instructions and pay specific attention to the following: Boiling the feeding tube in hot water before use will allow it to become flexible Using hot water to flush the tube and syringe is recommended after each feeding Make sure to mark the tube with a permanent marker as the animal grows so you know how far to insert Instructions are included with each kit