Syringe feeding

Question 1

What are the types of assisted feeding techniques?

Answer 1

Enteral:
- Appetite stimulation
- Syringe feeding
- Tube feeding
Parenteral:
- Cause of inappetence/anorexia needs to be treated concurrently AND monitor weight closely

Question 2

What is syringe feeding used for?

Answer 2

• Short term solution
• Appetite stimulation
• Commonly used for rabbits

Question 3

What is food aversion?

Answer 3

• Food aversions occur when a cat associates the taste of certain foods with signs of illness and can develop of eating is associated with stressful events