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It can be collected from a clean litter tray using non-absorbent litter and a syringe or pipette. Outdoor cats may need to be kept indoors temporarily. Spread all of the sand into a clean and emply litter tray, and let the cat freely urinate onto the sand It's 100% natural and non toxic which means its totally safe for your cat - and biodegradable so it's easily disposed of. It is an easy to use and inexpensive kit, handy to keep at home and saves on the cost and inconvenience of having this done by your vet. Empty, clean, rinse and dry your cat’s litter tray – this is important because dirt, chemicals, and even water can contaminate the sample.

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Diabetes can be diagnosed through the amount of glucose (sugar) in your cat's urine. The urine test may also show ketones, another sign your cat may be diabetic. A blood test may also be required to confirm whether your cat is diabetic. How do vets interpret urine test results? Pet Health Club members receive a cat urine sample kit for free as part of their membership. This kit includes specialist cat litter for urine samples, a pipette and a sample pot. How to geta urine sample from a catOccasionally the blood test pad will show positive for blood when there is muscle inflammation or injury. This is because damaged muscle fibers release a protein called myoglobin, which is very similar to hemoglobin. Myoglobin will also cause the blood test pad to show positive, even though there is no actual bleeding in the urinary system. A specific test for myoglobin can be done if muscle injury is suspected.

Catrine Easy To Use Cat Urine Sample Collection Kit

The entire content of one bag is require to collect a single urine sample. If required, use more than one bag of sand. Blood in your cat’s urine could be caused by a urinary tract infection, cystitis, urinary stones, trauma or even, although much less commonly, cancer. Blood in the urine, known as hematuria, is usually a symptom of a condition that requires urgent attention so seek advice from your vet straight away.Protein. The presence of protein in urine is called proteinuria . Mild proteinuria in a concentrated urine may not be cause for concern, but proteinuria in dilute urine should be investigated since it may signal developing kidney disease. The significance of proteinuria is often determined by doing a second test called the protein:creatinine ratio (for more information, see handouts "Urine Protein", and "Urine Protein:Creatinine Ratio"). If you do not have an appointment and plan simply to drop off the urine sample for testing, collect the urine during the clinic’s office hours and when you have the time to take the sample there.