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Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes
Purple Possum Feeding Tubes Purple Possum Feeding Tubes

Description

Note: Feeding Tubes sold individually.

Carefully designed by an experienced wildlife rehabber, these are some of the smallest feeding tubes available. Purple Possum tubes are manufactured in a FDA- and ISO-certified facility that produces human-grade feeding tubes which are durable, easy to use, and EO gas sterilized.

These rehabber-approved feeding tubes connect to Luer-Lock syringes and feature a secure connector to prevent leaks. The tubes have a single lumen to minimize the risk of fluid aspiration. All tubes arrive sterilized and ready to use. No washing needed before first use. 

Features

  • Clear tube to monitor flow.
  • Tube clip to safely stop formula flow for leak-free removal.
  • Human-grade; intended for animal use only.

Note: Purple Possum Feeding Tubes only connect to Luer-Lock syringes - available here!

Sizes

Note: Purple possum has revised their sizing nomenclature. The new nomenclature will use Size 1 thru 8 (no 7).

Size 1 (1.8 Fr )- The smallest feeding tubes available for rehabilitating small orphaned species such as possums, squirrels, and more. Ideal for joey pinkies as small as 1 gram.

  • Only use very diluted formula with the 1.8 Fr tubes. They are just a few dozen microns wide inside. Thicker formula will ruin the tube. Purple Possum recommends straining formula through a paper coffee filter before using the 1.8 Fr to prevent clogs.

 

Size 2 (2.7 Fr) - Appropriate for all pinkies 25 grams and up! This tube will feed most orphaned wildlife that require tube feeding. (Formerly 2.8 Fr)

Size 3 (3.8 Fr) - The perfect size for older, furred babies, including newborn puppies and kittens, and other babies with larger windpipes. (Formerly 3.5 FR)

Size 4 (4 Fr) - Appropriate for larger animal babies.

Size 5 (5 Fr)- Appropriate for larger animal babies.

Size 6 (6 Fr)- Appropriate for larger animal babies.

Size 8 (8 Fr) - Appropriate for larger animal babies.

Care Tips & Tricks

After using, wash the tube in hot water. Fill a syringe with hot, soapy water and attach the tube to push water through the tube. Repeat with plain hot water and continue to rinse until the water runs clear through the tube.

Always push clean hot water through the tube immediately after using and use clean warm water to flush the tube between different babies.

Never allow a tube to dry with formula inside or the tube will likely need to be replaced.

Purple Possum Feeding Tubes

Regular price $15.99
Size: 1.8 Fr
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Description

Note: Feeding Tubes sold individually.

Carefully designed by an experienced wildlife rehabber, these are some of the smallest feeding tubes available. Purple Possum tubes are manufactured in a FDA- and ISO-certified facility that produces human-grade feeding tubes which are durable, easy to use, and EO gas sterilized.

These rehabber-approved feeding tubes connect to Luer-Lock syringes and feature a secure connector to prevent leaks. The tubes have a single lumen to minimize the risk of fluid aspiration. All tubes arrive sterilized and ready to use. No washing needed before first use. 

Features

  • Clear tube to monitor flow.
  • Tube clip to safely stop formula flow for leak-free removal.
  • Human-grade; intended for animal use only.

Note: Purple Possum Feeding Tubes only connect to Luer-Lock syringes - available here!

Sizes

Note: Purple possum has revised their sizing nomenclature. The new nomenclature will use Size 1 thru 8 (no 7).

Size 1 (1.8 Fr )- The smallest feeding tubes available for rehabilitating small orphaned species such as possums, squirrels, and more. Ideal for joey pinkies as small as 1 gram.

  • Only use very diluted formula with the 1.8 Fr tubes. They are just a few dozen microns wide inside. Thicker formula will ruin the tube. Purple Possum recommends straining formula through a paper coffee filter before using the 1.8 Fr to prevent clogs.

 

Size 2 (2.7 Fr) - Appropriate for all pinkies 25 grams and up! This tube will feed most orphaned wildlife that require tube feeding. (Formerly 2.8 Fr)

Size 3 (3.8 Fr) - The perfect size for older, furred babies, including newborn puppies and kittens, and other babies with larger windpipes. (Formerly 3.5 FR)

Size 4 (4 Fr) - Appropriate for larger animal babies.

Size 5 (5 Fr)- Appropriate for larger animal babies.

Size 6 (6 Fr)- Appropriate for larger animal babies.

Size 8 (8 Fr) - Appropriate for larger animal babies.

Care Tips & Tricks

After using, wash the tube in hot water. Fill a syringe with hot, soapy water and attach the tube to push water through the tube. Repeat with plain hot water and continue to rinse until the water runs clear through the tube.

Always push clean hot water through the tube immediately after using and use clean warm water to flush the tube between different babies.

Never allow a tube to dry with formula inside or the tube will likely need to be replaced.
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Valerie

Great product and fast shipping

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Anonymous
1.8 Fr
Love these

Love these. Very flexible and sizing is nice

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C
3.8 Fr
Love these tubes

Love these tubes. They make tube feeding easier,

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m R.
2.7 Fr
Love this feeding tube!

I haven’t used yet but love the ease of use when feeding baby opossum with purple possum brand. Thank you for distributing!!

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D.Z.

Quality product, fast shipping and very polite customer service. Will definitely be buying from Henry's again.

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Ruth F.
2.7 Fr
Purple Posssum Feeding Tubes

The Purple Possum 2.8 feeding tubes are the best I have used to tube feed baby possums.

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Antoinette J.
3.8 Fr
feed tube

just what I needed

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Casey B.

you were able to give them to me when others did not have them in stock.

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John S.
Great service

Tubes were exactly what I needed. Prompt service

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Peggy R.

Order arrived fast and exactly as expected.

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Dee P.

Very happy with my feeding tubes and prompt delivery!

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Paige V.

Perfect- tough to find these small sizes. Thanks!

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Mary A.

Easy transaction and fast shipping. Prices are reasonable. I’m a wildlife rehabber hoping they will stock more supplies!

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Sara M.
SO excited about these tubes

I foster Premature-2 week old kittens so tube feeding occurs often for me. I dislike the red ones because they go out of stock often and it's difficult to see inside the tube. I've at least tried the 3.5 of these tubes and they are wonderful! Incredibly easy to clean, LOVE that they lure lock and the larger ones (5 &8) are clear which is helpful for little older kittens. I'll have to see how these hold up but I plan on them lasting at least several foster kittens.

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Lori W.

We are so thankful for the exceptional customer service and fantastic inventory that we can always count on with Henry's healthy pets.

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Nikki O.
Amazing!

They came fast are quite durable, and came with an amazing case!

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Yaritza A.
Worked perfectly

Our normal tubes were on back order and I found these alternatives and they worked perfectly. Will order more.

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Jan K.

Arrived very quickly. Thank you for that. Very good quality. Thank you for caring

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Leslie M.
Always great

Every order from here is quick and of top quality- a great resource for rehabbers

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Carole K.

Fast delivery. So happy they were in stock!

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NaturalDisaster

In the sizes starting at 4fr and going up from there, are the tubes still the white & clear with blue tag type, and a flat/open end? I recently ordered 4fr and up directly from the Purple Possum site, but the tubes that came were completely clear from top to bottom, and had the irrigation type-tips. If y'alls are still the white/clear/blue tag/single oponing end type, I want to buy several, but I don't want the kind I got from their site.

Henry's Pets

Hello,

The 1.8 Fr, 2.8 Fr, and 3 Fr, have the connector end you are describing. The 4 Fr and above in size have the little attached stopper that pops in to close the tube.

If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out via email at Contact@HenrysPets.com or by phone at (540) 745-3334 Ext. 2.

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Penny C.

How many tubes come in an order?

Henry's

The Feeding Tubes are all packaged individually. So, if you want more than one, you need to increase the quantity before adding the items to your cart.

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!