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Feeding Tubes for Your Pet: What You Need to Know

A feeding tube in a dog
Nutrition is a critical component of successful medical treatment. Malnourished patients don’t heal as quickly after surgery compared to well-nourished ones. In certain diseases, like chronic kidney disease, feeding a particular diet can be life-saving. For pets with chronic kidney disease, feeding a kidney-friendly diet has been shown by scientific research to slow deterioration of