Novel Considerations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Kidney | A Vet2Vet Conversation

Did you know that feline chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be caused or worsened by ureteral obstruction? In this Vet2Vet video conversation, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Chick Weisse about the correlation between the two disorders and the importance of ruling out ureteral obstruction in cats diagnosed with CKD. Dr. Weisse also discusses a novel treatment option for the management of ureteral obstructions that he developed with his wife — the subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) device. This exciting treatment option bypasses the ureter and diverts urine from the kidney to the bladder through a locking-loop nephrostomy tube and cystostomy tube. Learn about placing the SUB, its benefits, the prognosis for patients undergoing this procedure, and client communication surrounding ureteral obstruction and SUB placement. Watch this video on and have access to additional resources.