Hemoperfusion
If your pet ingests a toxin and no antidote is available, hemoperfusion may help. Blood is removed, filtered through sterile carbon, and returned toxin-free.
Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis replaces the function of the kidneys. Blood is taken out of the patient, filtered through the machine to remove built up wastes and restore balance in the body, and then returns the clean blood back to the patient. This therapy can help treat kidney failure and give kidneys time to rest and recover.
Ultrafiltration
Ultrafiltration is a gentle, continuous therapy which removes excess water from the blood. It is primarily used in patients with refractory heart failure.
If a patient is experiencing any of the following, consider consulting with our extracorporeal therapies service and seeking a same day referral by calling 608-263-7600:
- Creatinine >5 mg/dL or azotemia of any level with hyperkalemia, fluid overload or oligo/anuria
- Toxin ingestion: NSAIDs, acetaminophen, apoquel, SSRI, ethylene glycol, any on a case-by-case basis
- Refractory heart failure
UWVC ECT TEAM
Faculty
- Michael Wood, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVNU, President-elect, American Board of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology (ABVNU), Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology
- Molly Racette, DVM, MS, DACVECC
- Jessica Pritchard, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM)
- Sam Bilko DVM, DACVECC
Technicians
- Niki Deram, CVT
Residents
UWVC’s extracorporeal therapies service is supported by residents from the hospital’s internal medicine and emergency and critical care services.
Continuing Education
Interested in coordinating continuing education about these therapies? Contact outreach@vetmed.wisc.edu.