J.F. McAnulty DVM, MS, PhD Assistant Professor of Surgery University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine Madison, Wisconsin Gerianne Holzman, CVT Transplant Coordinator 608-262-6512 This page was last updated 7/20/05

Site Purpose:	This web site is meant to provide information for clients considering renal transplantation in their cats and is not meant to be an all-encompassing thesis on chronic renal failure or feline kidney transplantation. It is strongly suggested, if you decide that a kidney transplant for your cat is of interest to you, that you contact the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine or your veterinarian for more information.
History of feline renal transplantation at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine:
	Our program in renal transplantation was successfully initiated in 1995 by Dr. Jonathan McAnulty. Dr. McAnulty received his training at the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery- Division of Transplantation under the tutelage of Dr. Folkert O. Belzer. Dr. McAnulty joined the faculty of the School of Veterinary Medicine Department of Surgical Sciences in 1991 and extended his research training in transplantation science to development of a clinical transplant program for cats. Since that time we have had the opportunity to help a number of clients with pets with chronic renal failure. We hope that this web site will assist you in evaluating if a transplant is the correct choice for you and your pet.
Site Contents:	General Information What is chronic renal failure? When should a kidney transplant be performed? Approach to Timing of Feline Kidney Transplants at The University of Wisconsin Selection of Candidates For Kidney Transplantation at The University of Wisconsin Recipient Testing For Feline Renal Transplant at The University of Wisconsin Selection of a Donor For Kidney Harvest Preoperative Preparation of The Recipient Surgery and Postoperative Care Care and Monitoring of The Transplant Patient Observation. Monitoring. Immunosuppressive Drug dosing. Rejection episodes. Taking your cat home. Enjoy your cat. Postoperative Milestones in The Progress and Management of The Transplant Recipient Immunosuppressive Therapy for the Feline Transplant Patient Risk Factors for Selected Renal Transplant Candidates Specific Issues Relating to Feline Kidney Transplantation at The University of Wisconsin What is the cost of a feline kidney transplant at The University of Wisconsin? Will my cat be excluded as a transplant candidate based on his serum creatinine levels or advanced age? How long will my cat be in the hospital? What is the success rate of feline kidney transplants at The University of Wisconsin? How long will my cat survive with a transplant? Should my cat be on erythropoietin therapy for anemia prior to transplantation? How does the process of obtaining a transplant work at The University of Wisconsin? Who do I contact at The University of Wisconsin regarding feline kidney transplantation?
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