Cats consistently prefer MediCat Hydrophobic Sand to the polystyrene alternative 1 Acceptable for veterinary practice Elderly cats, and those with Diabetes or Obesity, have higher chances of bladder infections 30% of cats will experience a UTI in their lifetime 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.

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An analysis of your cat’s urine forms the basis for diagnosing and conducting follow-up treatment of chronic cystitis. However, it can be difficult enough for your veterinarian to collect your cat’s urine under good conditions, never mind if you cat is stressed, not very cooperative, has an empty bladder, is feeling pain, etc. Collecting urine at home will help save time, avoid unpleasant handling of your cat and allow you to make the best of follow-up treatment. Thanks to the Catrine Pearl urine collection kit, you can provide your veterinarian with a good quality urine sample. There are many things that we can learn from testing your pets urine. By looking at the concentration of the urine (known as the specific gravity) we can assess the function of the kidneys. By looking for protein or blood in the urine we may suspect signs of cystitis or inflammation of the bladder. By looking for glucose and ketones in the urine we can assess if your pet may have diabetes. What if I cannot get a sample at home? If your cat doesn’t normally use a tray, you might need get them used to it by using some regular cat litter before the non-absorbent type.While the exact causes of stress cystitis in cats are not fully understood, it results in their body producing too many stress hormones. This imbalance can then lead to inflammation of the bladder wall. Urinary tract infection Blood. Blood in the urine usually indicates there is bleeding somewhere in the urinary system. Sometimes this is due to how the sample was collected; for example, small amounts of blood are often found in samples collected by cystocentesis or catheterization. Blood in the urine is associated with diseases such as bacterial infection, bladder stones, trauma, or cancer, so if blood in the urine does not appear to be due to the sampling method, further investigation is recommended. If you can't get a urine sample from your cat, call your vet to discuss your options. Generally, there are two ways in which your vet can extract urine from your cat. Cystocentesis and catheterisation. What is cystocentesis?

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It's 100% natural and non toxic which means its totally safe for your cat - and biodegradable so it's easily disposed of. The sample stays on the sand surface, unlike polystyrene to which the urine tends to adhere. This is especially relevant when the urine quantity is small – commonly encountered with inflammatory urinary conditions Medication dispensing under the control of Stephen Gilmore BVMS BSc MRCVS (RCVS Link / Number: 0707937)Crystals. There are many different types of crystals and they vary in size, shape, and color. The significance of crystals also varies. Some crystals are unique and help to pinpoint a specific diagnosis. In more common conditions such as bladder infection and bladder stones, the crystals provide information that can influence how the disease is managed. A positive reading for blood can also be seen with a disease called hemolytic anemia, in which red blood cells are destroyed and a protein called hemoglobin is released. Hemoglobin passes into the urine and causes the blood test pad to show positive, even though there is no actual bleeding in the urinary system. Empty the entire contents of the Uri Cat litter into the cat's litter tray and return the tray to its usual spot

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Kit4Cat is a special sand that you place in your cat's litter tray in place of your regular litter when you need to collect a clean urine sample to take to your vet.Ideally, try to collect your cat's first wee of the day, as it's the most concentrated and easiest to examine. But remember cats, particularly indoor ones, can use their litter tray at any hour. If the issue persists, you can give us a call at 1-800-67-CHEWY (672-4399). Please include reference error number 18.6519dd58.1698849654.d072c3b. Glucose (sugar). Glucose should not be present in the urine of healthy cats and dogs. The presence of large amounts of glucose usually indicates the pet has diabetes mellitus. Small amounts of glucose in the urine may also be found in pets with kidney disease.