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How To Use EmerAid® Sustain® Feline

Sustain Feline is a therapeutic diet developed by veterinarians and nutritionists. Sustain Feline is scientifically designed to support felines that are underweight, recovering from a critical illness, or suffering from chronic medical conditions.

Available in 100 g, 400 g, and 2 kg bags.

Standard mixing directions

Input the weight of the animal and number of feeds per day
Species and Age



Per Feed Quantities:
(Scoops are to the nearest 1/10 scoop)

RER (kcal / day):
0
RER (kcal / feed):
0

Scoops of EmerAid Intensive Care Per Feed:
0
Grams of EmerAid Intensive Care Per Feed:
0
Water (scoops)
0
Water (mL)
0
Syringe
Water (scoops)
0
Water (mL)
0
10 Fr
Water (scoops)
0
Water (mL)
0
5 - 8 Fr
Water (scoops)
0
Water (mL)
0
HDN bites
Water (scoops)
0
Water (mL)
0
Gravy
Water (scoops)
0
Water (mL)
0
Bowl
Standard mixing directions
Feeding styleEmerAid Powder (parts)*Water** (parts)ME*** (kcal/ml)
Syringe322.54
Tube (10Fr or larger)221.84
Tube (5Fr or 8Fr)1.521.53

* “Parts” indicate the proportions needed. To mix EmerAid®, you can use the scoop provided, a syringe cap, any measuring implement of your choice as long as the proportions described above remain consistent
** Mix with hot water measuring 122°F (50°C)
*** Metabolizable energy when made as directed

Adult cats

EmerAid® Sustain® Feline is a therapeutic product to be used under the supervision of a veterinarian. Begin with 25% to 30% of daily caloric requirements and gradually adjust the volume and number of feedings based on patient condition. A volume of 5-10 ml/kg/feeding is generally well tolerated via esophagostomy or gastric tube. The following equation can be used to calculate resting energy requirement: RER = [70 x BW(kg)0.75] .

EmerAid® Sustain® Feline feeding recommendations based on predicted resting energy requirements (RER)a in adult cats

BW
(kg)		BW
(lb)		RER
(kcal/day)		Feed
(G/day)c
Feed
(ml/day)d
12.2701529
24.41182549
36.61603466
48.81984382
5112345097
613.226858111
817.633372138
919.836478151
1022.039485163
122645197187
1431507109210
Kittens

Kittens have relatively high energy requirements when compared to adult cats. EmerAid® Sustain® Feline meets or exceeds requirements for all life stages.
EmerAid® Sustain® Feline feeding recommendations based on predicted daily energy requirements (DER) in the average kitten.

BW
(kg)		BW
(lb)		RER
(kcal/day)		Est DER
(kcal/day)d		Max Fed
(G/day)e		Max Fed
(ml/day)f
0.050.117.4022.214.789
0.10.2512.4537.348.0415
0.20.4420.962.8013.5226
0.40.9035.21105.6222.7344
0.61.3247.72143.1630.8159
0.81.7659.21177.6438.2474
1.02.2070210.0045.2087
1.84109.41328.2470.65136
2.76148.26444.7895.73185
3.68184.01552.04118.82229
Evaluate the patient’s feeding response
Did the patient accept this feeding well? Does the food appear to be tolerated by the patient’s GI tract?
If yes, increase the volume fed gradually over the course of two to three feedings. Frequency and volume should be adjusted based upon patient response.
Long-term feeding
Patients requiring long-term (4+ weeks) nutritional support may remain on EmerAid® Intensive Care. If the patient is able to tolerate more whole nutrients they may gradually be transitioned to EmerAid® Sustain® Recovery Nutrition, under the direction of a veterinarian. EmerAid® Sustain™ Feline is indicated for patients recovering from a critical illness but are not ready for their normal diet.