Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) related animal models provide important references for improving PD treatment in humans, despite the fact that animal results have to be further studied before they can be used clinically. Currently, PD related models have been established in mice, rats, rabbits, pigs and other animals. These animal models offer valuable information about the mechanisms of PD complications such as peritonitis and peritoneal fibrosis, and also about the development of new dialysates.

Key words: Peritoneal dialysis, Animal models