Case report: use of pleural dialysis as an alternate means of renal replacement therapy in three cats

Pleural dialysis is a novel therapeutic procedure that is not documented in veterinary or human literature. This method of renal replacement therapy was well-tolerated and had no reported complications. Careful case selection and risk-benefit analysis should be considered before attempting this procedure. Further studies are necessary to further define the utility of this therapeutic intervention, evaluate the incidence of complications, and determine long term outcomes following the procedure.