Sorry, just saw your reply.

I've tube fed, and it isn't that fun is it? You don't really need to go down that far. Just get it past his mouth (be VERY sure you aren't going into the wind pipe) a little way into his throat and you should be fine. Just make sure he doesn't push it right back out.

I don't know what "strawberry motion lotion" is made of, but I would be very careful of using any lubricant. It would suck to tube feed him only to end up poisoning him.

Baby food doens't really have that many calories per volume. High in water, but that isn't bad. At least its easier to push down. Vets have some higher calorie stuff you can use if you are interested. I'm surprised they did'nt at least offer you some vitamin B to increase his appetite.

I wouldn't tube feed him more than once per week. You want to keep him alive, but not stress him out. Since you have food in him, his organs should be ramping up and his metabolism should be hitting a high note. Chances are, he will be getting hungry soon.
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