Nephrology & Urology for Dogs & Cats
Advanced Kidney & Urinary Care
Kidney and urinary tract conditions can significantly impact your pet’s health and quality of life. Led by Dr. Amanda Spillane, our Nephrology & Urology service provides advanced diagnosis and treatment for diseases affecting the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. Whether your pet is experiencing a sudden emergency or requires long-term management of a chronic condition, our team is here to deliver expert, compassionate care every step of the way. Using advanced diagnostics and individualized treatment plans, we work to identify the underlying cause of your pet’s condition while helping preserve kidney function, relieve discomfort, and improve long-term health.
Conditions We Treat
Our team evaluates and manages a wide range of kidney and urinary disorders, including:
- Acute kidney injury (AKI)
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Kidney infections (pyelonephritis)
- Bladder infections (UTIs)
- Urinary tract obstruction
- Kidney and bladder stones
- Protein-losing kidney disease
- Urinary incontinence
- Congenital kidney and urinary tract disorders
- Electrolyte and fluid imbalances
- High blood pressure related to kidney disease
- Acute and long-term management of subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) devices
Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment Options
To provide the most accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, we offer:
- Comprehensive blood testing
- Comprehensive urine testing, including urinalysis, urine culture, urine protein-to-creatinine ratio and urine chemistry analysis
- Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) testing
- Digital radiography (X-rays)
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy
- Fluoroscopic contrast studies (e.g. for identifying tear/rupture of the urinary tract)
- Urinary catheter placement and management
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Intravenous (IV) fluid therapy
- Long-term medical management of kidney and urinary tract disease
- Hospitalization and supportive care for critically ill patients
- Nutritional recommendations
Comprehensive Kidney & Urinary Care
Whether your pet has developed a sudden urinary emergency or requires long-term management of kidney disease, Healing Hearts Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital is committed to providing advanced care focused on improving comfort, preserving kidney function, and supporting the best possible quality of life.
