Nasogastric tube placement in the rabbit.
If a rabbit is ill or will be undergoing certain types of surgery, it may need to be fed using a nasogastric tube. Nasogastric intubation is easy and is an effective means of delivering nutrition and fluids when other feeding methods are not feasible. This column describes how to place a nasogastric tube in a rabbit.
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Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, East Greenwich, RI.
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