I'm sorry to hear Akira is not feeling well. If she does need to get a feeding tube, just wanted you to know I have experience with this from when my Buddie had cancer last year. If it is going to be for a few weeks or months don't let them do a nasel tube, these are very uncomfortable for kitty and only should be used if for a day or two. If Akira is baseline jaundice and in the early stages of liver hepititis and etube is the recommended way to go. It is a very simple procedure and only takes about 15 to 20 minutes to insert. Just make sure your vet knows that it has to be placed precisely and an X-ray should be taken after to verify it is placed correctly. It should not enter the stomach or be too high. I believe between the 6 and 8 rib is where it needs to be.
Lots of prayers for Akira, I hope she starts eating on her own, but if not, don't delay get the tube and I'm here if you need any help. I still belong to the assisted feeding group also and you can find there list here if you think you may be interested:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-Assisted-Feeding/
Here is a site on the different tubes also:
Esophagostomy (this is the e-tube) http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00409.htm
Come on Akira start eating for Mom!!
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