A gavage dosing apparatus with flexible catheter provides a less stressful gavage technique in the rat (2002)

Wheatley, J. L.

Abstract

Oral dosing of rats using a stainless-steel gavage needle can be difficult and, if done improperly, can cause esophageal puncture. The author describes the use of a gavage dosing apparatus that uses a flexible catheter rather than the traditional needle.