- Applications
- Oral Gavage
- IV Drug Infusion
- Mouse Intermittent
- Mouse Continuous Infusion
- Mouse Continuous Infusion Plus Blood Sampling
- Mouse Two Channel Infusion
- Rat Intermittent
- Rat Continuous Infusion
- Rat Intermittent Infusion and Blood Sampling
- Rat Continuous Infusion Plus Blood Sampling
- Rat IV Bolus
- Rat Two-Channel Infusion
- Rat Infusion and Whole Body Plethysmography
- Rat GLP Infusion Toxicology Studies
- Large Animal Continuous Ambulatory Infusion
- IV Self-Administration
- Blood Sampling
- Glucose Clamp
- Bile Sampling
- Products
- Feeding Tubes
- Catheter Flush and Lock Solutions
- Catheters
- Buttons & Tethers
- Swivels & Mounts
- Tubing, PinPorts™ & Connectors
- Pumps
- Automated Blood Sampler
- Rodent Dose Puller
- Education
- Resources
Feeding Tubes
Rodent Oral Gavage
A recommended animal welfare refinement, our plastic gavage tubes are flexible to reduce trauma, translucent to visualize delivery, and disposable to eliminate both the cost of cleaning and the chance of compound crossover. We also have a flexible tube for rat capsule dosing. Our rigid metal feeding needles have been phased out as the world switches to flexible tubes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Still Order Stainless Steel Feeding Needles?
No. We have discontinued our reusable metal feeding tube sizes for mice and rats, and no longer carry them in stock. Most of our customers have switched to our flexible plastic tubes. They are easier to use, friendlier on the animal, and are a recommended animal welfare refinement.
Do you have any feeding tubes for more viscous compounds?
Our Polyurethane Feeding Tubes feature a larger inner diameter for easier delivery of viscous compounds and a straight rounded tip that wipes clean to help in cases where aspiration of compounds could be hazardous to the animal. The tube is made of polyurethane and the hub is clear polycarbonate.
Do you provide customizable feeding tube options?
No, we do not offer flexible feeding tubes that are fully customizable. However, we do offer a variety of sizes and lengths to suit your research study needs. Our flexible, plastic feeding tubes for rodent oral gavage are available in a number of different sizes to accommodate varying species body weight and lengths.
Do you offer feeding tubes for larger animals?
Yes. Our flexible feeding tubes come in larger sizes that are suitable for animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits. Choose from our 15 ga / 100mm (blue), 13 ga /90mm, or 13 ga / 150mm (purple) sizes depending on the size of your animal. If you are unsure which is best for you, request a free sample pack.
Are your feeding tubes in stock? How long does it take to ship?
All of our feeding tubes are in stock and ready to ship quickly.