{"id":153216,"date":"2022-07-14T12:12:29","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:12:29","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:12:29","slug":"how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/","title":{"rendered":"How long can a dog live with a feeding tube?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#How_long_can_a_dog_live_with_a_feeding_tube\" title=\"How long can a dog live with a feeding tube?\">How long can a dog live with a feeding tube?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_put_a_feeding_tube_in_a_dog\" title=\"How much does it cost to put a feeding tube in a dog?\">How much does it cost to put a feeding tube in a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#Why_would_a_dog_need_a_feeding_tube\" title=\"Why would a dog need a feeding tube?\">Why would a dog need a feeding tube?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#Can_a_dog_come_home_with_a_feeding_tube\" title=\"Can a dog come home with a feeding tube?\">Can a dog come home with a feeding tube?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#How_long_can_a_dog_stay_on_a_feeding_tube\" title=\"How long can a dog stay on a feeding tube?\">How long can a dog stay on a feeding tube?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#How_much_does_a_feeding_tube_cost_for_a_dog\" title=\"How much does a feeding tube cost for a dog?\">How much does a feeding tube cost for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#Does_feeding_tube_mean_end_of_life\" title=\"Does feeding tube mean end of life?\">Does feeding tube mean end of life?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#How_much_does_a_feeding_tube_cost\" title=\"How much does a feeding tube cost?\">How much does a feeding tube cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#Can_a_dog_live_with_a_feeding_tube\" title=\"Can a dog live with a feeding tube?\">Can a dog live with a feeding tube?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#How_does_a_feeding_tube_work_for_a_dog\" title=\"How does a feeding tube work for a dog?\">How does a feeding tube work for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#What_are_the_reasons_for_a_feeding_tube\" title=\"What are the reasons for a feeding tube?\">What are the reasons for a feeding tube?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#Can_a_dog_have_a_feeding_tube_at_home\" title=\"Can a dog have a feeding tube at home?\">Can a dog have a feeding tube at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_tube_feed_a_dog\" title=\"How much does it cost to tube feed a dog?\">How much does it cost to tube feed a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#Can_a_feeding_tube_be_temporary\" title=\"Can a feeding tube be temporary?\">Can a feeding tube be temporary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#How_long_can_a_feeding_tube_be_left_in\" title=\"How long can a feeding tube be left in?\">How long can a feeding tube be left in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#Can_you_tube_feed_an_adult_dog\" title=\"Can you tube feed an adult dog?\">Can you tube feed an adult dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_have_a_feeding_tube_put_in\" title=\"How much does it cost to have a feeding tube put in?\">How much does it cost to have a feeding tube put in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_tube_feed_a_puppy\" title=\"How much does it cost to tube feed a puppy?\">How much does it cost to tube feed a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#Does_a_feeding_tube_mean_death\" title=\"Does a feeding tube mean death?\">Does a feeding tube mean death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#How_long_can_a_patient_live_with_a_feeding_tube\" title=\"How long can a patient live with a feeding tube?\">How long can a patient live with a feeding tube?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#Will_hospice_take_a_patient_with_a_feeding_tube\" title=\"Will hospice take a patient with a feeding tube?\">Will hospice take a patient with a feeding tube?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#How_much_does_an_NG_tube_cost\" title=\"How much does an NG tube cost?\">How much does an NG tube cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#How_do_I_qualify_for_a_feeding_tube\" title=\"How do I qualify for a feeding tube?\">How do I qualify for a feeding tube?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_flush_a_feeding_tube\" title=\"How much does it cost to flush a feeding tube?\">How much does it cost to flush a feeding tube?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-live-with-a-feeding-tube\/#How_Long_Can_dogs_live_with_feeding_tube\" title=\"How Long Can dogs live with feeding tube?\">How Long Can dogs live with feeding tube?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_live_with_a_feeding_tube\"><\/span>How long can a dog live with a feeding tube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This depends on the type of feeding tube used and the reason why it was placed. Most tubes are left in place for about <b>1 to 2 weeks, but some need to be kept in for longer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_put_a_feeding_tube_in_a_dog\"><\/span>How much does it cost to put a feeding tube in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The price of a feeding tube varies by location and also depends on the type of tube being used and the age of the dog receiving the treatment. <b>For nasal tubes, the cost can be roughly $400, while surgically implanted tubes can run as high as $1,000<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_a_dog_need_a_feeding_tube\"><\/span>Why would a dog need a feeding tube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeding tubes are commonly used for pets with injuries to the mouth or esophagus such as broken jaws, esophageal stricture (inappropriate narrowing), or megaesophagus (when the esophagus gets really distended and the pet cant swallow food).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_come_home_with_a_feeding_tube\"><\/span>Can a dog come home with a feeding tube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your pet can go home with an E-tube in place and does not need to stay in the hospital. You can feed a variety of diets by way of the tube, but they must be in the form of a slurry.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_stay_on_a_feeding_tube\"><\/span>How long can a dog stay on a feeding tube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tubes are typically left in place <b>until your pet has been eating well for at least one week. If necessary, E-tubes and G-tubes can be maintained for weeks to months with appropriate care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_feeding_tube_cost_for_a_dog\"><\/span>How much does a feeding tube cost for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your pet can go home with an E-tube in place and does not need to stay in the hospital. You can feed a variety of diets by way of the tube, but they must be in the form of a slurry.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_feeding_tube_mean_end_of_life\"><\/span>Does feeding tube mean end of life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The price of a feeding tube varies by location and also depends on the type of tube being used and the age of the dog receiving the treatment. <b>For nasal tubes, the cost can be roughly $400, while surgically implanted tubes can run as high as $1,000<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_feeding_tube_cost\"><\/span>How much does a feeding tube cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeding tubes are commonly used for pets with injuries to the mouth or esophagus such as broken jaws, esophageal stricture (inappropriate narrowing), or megaesophagus (when the esophagus gets really distended and the pet cant swallow food).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_live_with_a_feeding_tube\"><\/span>Can a dog live with a feeding tube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes! <\/b><b>Your pet will still be able to eat and drink with a feeding tube in place. This means that as he\/she begins to eat on his\/her own, the amount of food being given via the feeding tube may be decreased accordingly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_feeding_tube_work_for_a_dog\"><\/span>How does a feeding tube work for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A gastrostomy tube is a rubber feeding tube that <b>passes directly into the stomach through a small opening in the skin and body wall of the dogs abdomen. It allows you to give food and water to your pet while it is recovering from a condition that prevents it from eating and drinking normally.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_reasons_for_a_feeding_tube\"><\/span>What are the reasons for a feeding tube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The price of a feeding tube varies by location and also depends on the type of tube being used and the age of the dog receiving the treatment. <b>For nasal tubes, the cost can be roughly $400, while surgically implanted tubes can run as high as $1,000<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_have_a_feeding_tube_at_home\"><\/span>Can a dog have a feeding tube at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Both e-tubes and g-tubes can be used by pet owners to feed their pets at home which can mean that they can leave the hospital sooner.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_tube_feed_a_dog\"><\/span>How much does it cost to tube feed a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cost of Feeding Tubes in Dogs The price of a feeding tube varies by location and also depends on the type of tube being used and the age of the dog receiving the treatment. <b>For nasal tubes, the cost can be roughly $400, while surgically implanted tubes can run as high as $1,000<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_feeding_tube_be_temporary\"><\/span>Can a feeding tube be temporary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A gastrostomy tube is a rubber feeding tube that <b>passes directly into the stomach through a small opening in the skin and body wall of the dogs abdomen. It allows you to give food and water to your pet while it is recovering from a condition that prevents it from eating and drinking normally.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_feeding_tube_be_left_in\"><\/span>How long can a feeding tube be left in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This depends on the type of feeding tube used and the reason why it was placed. Most tubes are left in place for about <b>1 to 2 weeks, but some need to be kept in for longer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_tube_feed_an_adult_dog\"><\/span>Can you tube feed an adult dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A feeding tube can remain in place <b>as long as you need it. Some people stay on one for life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_have_a_feeding_tube_put_in\"><\/span>How much does it cost to have a feeding tube put in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cost of Feeding Tubes in Dogs The price of a feeding tube varies by location and also depends on the type of tube being used and the age of the dog receiving the treatment. <b>For nasal tubes, the cost can be roughly $400, while surgically implanted tubes can run as high as $1,000<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_tube_feed_a_puppy\"><\/span>How much does it cost to tube feed a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This depends on the type of feeding tube used and the reason why it was placed. Most tubes are left in place for about <b>1 to 2 weeks, but some need to be kept in for longer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_feeding_tube_mean_death\"><\/span>Does a feeding tube mean death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ying says feeding tubes are often started with the intention of prolonging a persons life. Yet, <b>there is no evidence to show they help with survival, she says. In fact, the possible complications from this feeding method may hasten the death of a cognitively-impaired individual.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_patient_live_with_a_feeding_tube\"><\/span>How long can a patient live with a feeding tube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A feeding tube can remain in place <b>as long as you need it. Some people stay on one for life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_hospice_take_a_patient_with_a_feeding_tube\"><\/span>Will hospice take a patient with a feeding tube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although families often are concerned that hospices will not accept a patient with a feeding tube, <b>this is rarely the case. Hospices generally agree to enroll such patients but will likely try to educate them and\/or family or surrogate about the benefits and burdens of ANH.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_an_NG_tube_cost\"><\/span>How much does an NG tube cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Much Does a Feeding Tube Placement (PEG) Cost? On MDsave, the cost of a Feeding Tube Placement (PEG) ranges from <b>$2,553 to $3,800. Those on high deductible health plans or without insurance can save when they buy their procedure upfront through MDsave.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_qualify_for_a_feeding_tube\"><\/span>How do I qualify for a feeding tube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Replacement costs for GJ tubes average $3,694, for G and J tubes average $1,098, and NE and NG tubes average <b>$111 per tube.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_flush_a_feeding_tube\"><\/span>How much does it cost to flush a feeding tube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A doctor is the only one who can diagnose the need for a feeding tube and the length of time it will be required. Doctors also prescribe the type of nutrition that must be fed by the tube.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_dogs_live_with_feeding_tube\"><\/span>How Long Can dogs live with feeding tube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeding tubes can be used for as short a time period as 2-3 days until a pets appetite improves, or can be used for <b>weeks to months or longer if a pet has a chronic illness or damage to its mouth or esophagus.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long can a dog live with a feeding tube?How much does it cost to put a feeding tube in a dog?Why would a dog need a feeding tube?Can a dog come home with a feeding tube?How long can a dog stay on a feeding tube?How much does a feeding tube cost&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-153216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153216"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=153216"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153216\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=153216"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=153216"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=153216"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}