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How to get a cat urine sample?
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One of my cats has been drinking much more than normal so I took her to the vet and he asked me to get a urine sample using a special non-absorbent cat litter. The problem is that she hasn't used a litter tray since she was a kitten and isn't showing any inclination to go in one now.
I tried shutting her in a room today with food, water and litter tray but she still didn't go, even though I was away for 8 hours at work. Do I just have to tough it out and keep her in solitary confinement until she gives in?
Any tips greatly appreciated!
I tried shutting her in a room today with food, water and litter tray but she still didn't go, even though I was away for 8 hours at work. Do I just have to tough it out and keep her in solitary confinement until she gives in?
Any tips greatly appreciated!
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I had to get a urine sample from my elderly cat several years ago, and the vet told me just to place a saucer under him when he's peeing - to say that he was uncooperative is putting it nicely! He exited the litter tray in a major strop, which lasted for several days, and did not use his litter tray again for a week at least! I rang the vet and told them i couldn't get a sample and they said never mind we'll probbly take a blood sample next time he's in. He died, a fairly healthy old man, several years later, at sixteen and a half.
donchano - I hope that you are going to update us so that we know how you get on and the results of the urine test.
I had to take urine samples from my dog - much simpler (embarrassing to do in the street though) - the good thing about a dog is that there is less chance of the mere human being mortally injured trying to catch the pee.
I had to take urine samples from my dog - much simpler (embarrassing to do in the street though) - the good thing about a dog is that there is less chance of the mere human being mortally injured trying to catch the pee.
You don't take blood samples from ARTERIES!!!! (unless in certain specific circumstances) This is not routine for basic haematology, bichemistry, electrolytes or PCVs etc.
Blood samples are usually taken from the Jugular Vein, in cats and dogs necks. Occasionally if the jugular is not accessible the second choice is usually the cephalic vein which runs down their front legs, the same vein an intravenous catheter would normally be placed if needed.
I have also seen the saphenous veins used (on lateral hindlimbs) but the jugular vein is first choice and others generally only used if blown or something else preventing access. The reason being, biggest vein and needle as possible means less damage to cells.
Blood sample can be collected conscious under correct restraint and sedation would only be required if the animal was very stressed.
Blood samples are usually taken from the Jugular Vein, in cats and dogs necks. Occasionally if the jugular is not accessible the second choice is usually the cephalic vein which runs down their front legs, the same vein an intravenous catheter would normally be placed if needed.
I have also seen the saphenous veins used (on lateral hindlimbs) but the jugular vein is first choice and others generally only used if blown or something else preventing access. The reason being, biggest vein and needle as possible means less damage to cells.
Blood sample can be collected conscious under correct restraint and sedation would only be required if the animal was very stressed.
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