The IRIS Mission

IRIS is committed to improving global standards of small animal nephrology. Through the development of consensus-based guidelines and expert continuing education articles, IRIS assists veterinarians to provide better outcomes for patients with kidney disease worldwide.

IRIS Is Proud to Honor and Remember Dr. David Polzin

Dr. David Polzin was one of the profession’s true leaders, thought provokers, innovators, and advocates. He was an active and long-time member of ACVIM (SAIM) and member and past officer of the ASVNU. Dr. Polzin was also an important member of the IRIS Board and inspirational in development of many IRIS agendas since its inception. Dr. Polzin was co-editor of the authoritative textbook, Nephrology and Urology of Small Animals. He was substantially involved in the establishment of specialty designation for nephrology from its initiation and served as an organizer, founder, and honorary member of the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology (ACVNU). Dr. Polzin’s considerable intellectual contributions have helped forge the current status and understanding of urinary disease in animals. His inspiration, leadership, and contributions will be greatly missed.

IRIS Guidelines

For assistance in your day to day management of patients with CKD

  • IRIS Staging of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) - including algorithms

  • IRIS Treatment Recommendations for CKD

  • IRIS Grading of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Education

Provides additional information on
specific aspects of kidney diseases

Contains regularly updated articles
written by IRIS Board members

Emerging Themes

Current topics being discussed and investigated in veterinary nephrology

Includes occasional articles from IRIS Board members and invited authors

About IRIS

For information on

  • Members of IRIS

  • IRIS and Osborne Awards

  • Projects supported by IRIS

  • IRIS newsletters

  • Bylaws