Nephrology and Urology

Many pets suffer from diseases affecting their urinary tract. We usually discriminate between the upper (kidneys, ureters) and the lower (urinary bladder, urethra, and in males prostate) urinary tract.

Common conditions of dogs and cats treated at the Veterinary Hospital include:

Upper urinary tract

  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
  • Acute kidney injury (AKI, acute renal failure)
  • Protein-losing Nephropathy
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Pyelonephrits (kidney infection)
  • Ureter stones (or other forms of ureteral obstruction)
  • Kidney stones
  • Idiopathic renal hematuria

Lower urinary tract

  • Urinary tract infections
  • Bladder and urethral stones
  • Incontinence
  • Ectopic ureters
  • Prostatitis
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • Prostatic cysts
  • Cancer of the bladder and urethra, prostatic cancer

Work-up of a pet with urinary tract disease will be individualized based on the patient’s need. A detailed history and physical examination is initially performed.

Dr. AdamsDr. Steinbach, Dr. Serafini, and Dr. Whitehouse have extensive training in minimally invasive procedures such as:

  • Cystoscopy (videoendoscopy of the urethra and bladder)
  • Laser therapy of urethral and bladder stones
  • Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy for kidney and ureter stones
  • Minimally invasive repair of ectopic ureters (cystoscopic-guided laser ablation)
  • Ureter stents and subcutaneous bypass (SUB) for ureteral obstruction
  • Minimally invasive treatment of renal hematuria (sclerotherapy)

Since April 2016 the Purdue Veterinary Hemodialysis Service is available to treat patients with acute and chronic kidney disease as well as treat pets with toxin ingestion.

If you think your pet needs to be evaluated by us, please call the Veterinary Hospital at 765-494-1107.

Success Stories

A well-loved eight-year-old feline patient of the Purdue University Small Animal Hospital, Mr. Peach, returned to Lynn Hall recently for a follow-up procedure on the occasion of his two-year "Surgiversary." 


Anne and Brian Tidler were nearing their wits' end when they turned to Purdue for help with a problem afflicting their miniature Australian Shepherd dog, Addie. Addie was adorable and had a great personality, but she had to be in diapers constantly.

Ongoing Research Projects

For more information on these projects please contact us at 765-494-1107.

 

Urinary biomarkers for urinary tract infection

The purpose of this study is to evaluate urine of dogs with and without urinary tract infection for the presence of certain biomarkers.

No active enrollment for this study is necessary.