Effectiveness of Peritoneal Dialysis in the Treatment of Feline Renal Insufficiency

The study was aimed at demonstrating the effectiveness of peritoneal dialysis in the treatment of cats with severe renal insufficiency. Continued peritoneal dialysis was performed on three cats of mixed breeds, with the symptoms of renal failure. In the course of dialysis level of urea and creatinine, content of glucose and protein, level of Mg, P, Ca, and activity of liver enzymes (AST, ALT, AP) in the serum were measured. Before beginning the treatment, the level of urea and creatinine in the blood was very high in all cats. After dialysis, these levels significantly decreased, cats were in found to be in a good clinical condition, and levels of glucose, protein, Mg, Ca, P, and activity of the liver enzymes decreased too. Application of peritoneal dialysis in cats seems to be an efficient method of treatment for renal failure.