Feeding Tubes: When, Which & How?

Internal Medicine | ECC | 79 mins

Nutritional support can play a critical role in the recovery of hospitalised and chronically ill patients, yet knowing when to intervene — and choosing the most appropriate feeding tube — can sometimes feel less straightforward.

In this practical webinar, Dr. Scott Kilpatrick explores when feeding tube placement should be considered and how to select the right option for the individual patient. The session will review the different types of feeding tubes commonly used in small animal practice, their indications and limitations, and the factors that influence clinical decision-making.

With a strong practical focus, Scott will also guide you through feeding tube placement techniques, providing the knowledge and confidence to incorporate enteral nutritional support safely and effectively into everyday clinical practice.

Meet the speakers

Scott Kilpatrick

Director, Internal Medicine Specialist

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Scott graduated from the University of Edinburgh Veterinary School in 2007. He initially worked for the PDSA before taking up a Senior Veterinary Surgeon position with Vets Now in Edinburgh in 2010. In 2012, Scott began his residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, following a year as a Teaching Fellow in Anatomy and Physiology. He completed his residency in 2016 alongside a Master’s degree focused on the pathogenesis of canine liver disease and has since worked exclusively in referral-level clinical practice. Scott is currently based in Canada and undertakes his clinical work at Westcoast Animal Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital on Vancouver Island, where he sees internal medicine referral cases. In addition to his clinical work, Scott has created and delivered a Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Emergency Medicine in association with the University of Chester. In 2023, he was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (FRCVS) in recognition of his meritorious contribution to clinical practice.

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