I just "tubed" a calf today that wouldn't suck. Not sure I'm using the right term - I've heard "drench" on this board more frequently. What's the difference between "tube" and "drench"?
Tubing refers to using an esophogeal tbe and putting the stuff directly into the stomach. A drench is typically poured in their mouth or throat and they have to swallow.
Thanks. I guess I tubed then . . . with a touch of drench. Seems like drenching would just be much harder to get anything down . . . though probably less traumatic on the newborn.
Thanks. I guess I tubed then . . . with a touch of drench. Seems like drenching would just be much harder to get anything down . . . though probably less traumatic on the newborn.