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Celebrating World Kidney Day by Looking at Kidneys

CT scan of kidney
Usually I celebrate World Kidney Day by writing about kidneys. This year I am switching it up and am showing pictures of kidneys. In keeping with this year’s theme “Kidney Health for All,” I am going to show you how images from the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center’s Diagnostic Imaging Service help to ensure your pet’s kidneys

Hemodialysis in Dogs: What You Need to Know

A dog receiving hemodialysis
World Kidney Day 2021 is March 11th, but kidney health is not just for humans. Keeping your pet’s kidneys healthy is an important part of keeping your pet healthy. Dialysis, also called hemodialysis, is a well-known treatment for humans with failing kidneys. Dialysis does not correct kidney damage but provides the blood-filtering function normally provided

Keep Your Pet’s Kidneys Healthy by Avoiding Kidney Toxins

A dog and a cat lying next to each other
March 9, 2017 is World Kidney Day. This year’s theme is “Healthy Lifestyle for Healthy Kidneys” and one part of a healthy kidney lifestyle is avoiding exposure to substances known inflict damage on kidneys. Since dogs and cats have kidneys just like you and I, my contribution to World Kidney Day will be to highlight substances

Take the Kidney Kwiz in Honor of World Kidney Day

World Kidney Day (March 10, 2011) serves to remind us how important early detection and treatment of kidney disease is in our pets. Estimates indicate 0.5-1.5% of dogs and 1-3% of cats seen in veterinary clinics suffer from kidney disorders. The Animal Medical Center’s Renal Medicine Service, headed by Dr. Cathy Langston, has developed a