IS THIS an infected or displaced feeding tube?

[Rose L]

Hi all,

My diabetic cat went on a feeding tube for severe weight loss due to a number of conditions.

He has had it in a few months. Last night I noticed it was hugely swollen where the feeding tube entered his neck.

I am thinking infection-- but could it be displacement as well?

I have broad spectrum cat antibiotics on hand (Veraflox) s he had a different infection a few weeks ago, but we stopped the antibiotics. I could simply restart those until I can make it to his appointment next week.

Or should we bring him to an E.R. ?

His demeanor hasn't changed much (he is quite sickly anyway) but is still coming around at feeding times, etc.

 

[Rose L]

 

[Deborah & Muffy(GA) & Wendall]

With that kind of swelling, you need to get him to the vet today. And don't feed him through the tube until it's checked.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

With that kind of swelling, you need to get him to the vet today. And don't feed him through the tube until it's checked.

I agree

 

[JL and Chip]

I also agree with Deborah and Bron.

Please post again and let us knows what you find out.