In this follow-up to our acute kidney injury (AKI) episode, Dr. Simona Buoncompagni returns to explain how hemodialysis works in pets and when it can be used to save lives. Learn the differences between IV fluids and dialysis, the conditions that make a pet a good candidate, and what to expect during treatment. We also explore other extracorporeal therapies like hemoperfusion and plasma exchange.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What hemodialysis is and how it mimics kidney function

• When your veterinarian might recommend dialysis

• How extracorporeal therapies help pets recover from toxins or immune disease

• What the treatment process looks like (feeding tubes, sedation, session length)

• Prognosis, risks, and recovery

• How these tools are expanding what's possible in veterinary medicine

Links & Resources:

• 📍Episode page with blog post

• 📍 LeadER Specialty Hospital – Boca Raton & Cooper City

• 📍 Find a Specialist Near You

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