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Many clients find this task quite difficult, so we hope the following information will be of assistance next time your Vet asks you to collect a sample.
The most accurate pathology results are from a midstream sample, collected into a sterilised container and delivered to the Hospital within 2 hours of collecting. If you are unable to bring directly to us for testing, check that the lid is on tightly, then wrap the container in a plastic bag, and place it in the refrigerator. It is of further assistance to us if you can advise what time the sample was collected - a minimum amount of 10mLs is required for testing. If your dog sleeps indoors at night, we suggest you go outside with your pet and use a small bowl that has been thoroughly cleaned with boiling water and air-dried. Crouching down next to your dog whilst he or she is urinating may allow you to place the container in the right position, or you can try using a cheap soup ladle (bought especially for this purpose) if your dog finds your crouching with a larger container too intrusive. For those dogs sleeping outside, take the sterilised container or a bottle with a screw lid (also sterilised if not from the hospital) and obtain a sample on the morning walk. Our cat owners have a greater challenge and require persistence! For those indoor cats, empty and sterilise the litter tray which will hopefully be used overnight. Occasionally a car trip around the block in a clean plastic cat basket may produce the goods, but leave the paper out of the basket. In some circumstances with extremely private cats, we can have them stay the day at the Hospital and we will collect the urine for you - hopefully! |
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