One Step 50 x Vet Pet Urine Test Strips - Veterinary Animal - Cats - Dogs

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The test determines values from 0,05 to 0,10 mg nitrite/dl urine. The reaction in the case of pets is not as sensitive as in the case of humans, because an adequate nitrate concentration, as provided by a vegetarian diet, is not always present with a carnivorous diet. Every pink colour change of the test field means that a possible bacterial urinary tract infection should be investigated through further examination (urine sediment, microbiology). pH : The pH level for a healthy dog is typically between 6.5 to 7.0. If the pH is not within this range, it may allow bacteria to thrive. However, your dog’s pH level may fluctuate throughout the day, so if your dog’s pH level does not fall within this range, you shouldn’t be immediately alarmed. Bacteria. The presence of both bacteria and inflammatory cells in the sediment indicates there is likely bacterial infection somewhere in the urinary system. Ideally, the urine should be sent to the laboratory for culture and sensitivity testing to find out what types of bacteria are present and whic If the liver is damaged bilirubin can leak into the urine. The detection of bilirubin in the urine may be an early indication of liver disease such as hepatitis or a problem with liver function in general.

False positive reactions can occur due to traces of detergents containing peroxide or other interfering compounds. The presence of blood in the urine is known as hematuria. Acute episodes of blood in urine could be due to muscle injury or trauma. However, chronic hematuria suggests an underlying medical condition requiring further evaluation and treatment.Bilirubin is not present in the urine of most domestic animals, except the dog. Small amounts of bilirubin may be detected in healthy dogs, particularly in concentrated urine. 1,3 Bilirubin crystalsare occasionally observed in the urine of healthy dogs, but always represent an abnormal finding in cats ( Figure 16).

I strongly believe an educated client is my best client and pet owner. It is my goal today to educate you about your pet’s urine so that when your veterinarian discusses your pet’s urinalysis results with you, you understand it and can make the best decision on your pet’s medical care. The test determines values from 0,5 to 1 mg/dl urine. The colour fields correspond to the following concentrations of bilirubin: 0 (negative), 1(+), 2(++), 4(+++) mg/dL, respectively, 0 (negative), 17(+), 35(++), 70(+++) μmol/l.

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BILIRUBIN REAGENT PADS may be unreliable as screening tests in dogs because of a high percentage of false-positive and false-negative results in this species. In contrast, positive bilirubin test results in cats are usually indicative of some underlying disease.

You can tell so much from a pet’s urine so I think that this a great product for pet owners who want to be proactive with their pet’s health, or for pet owners who want to keep tabs on a specific condition in their pet. Calcium oxalate dihydrate (weddellite) crystalsmay be observed in healthy animals ( Figure 13). They may also be present with calcium oxalate monohydrate (whewellite) crystals—which are not found in healthy animals ( Figure 14), but in patients with ethylene glycol poisoning.Acidity (pH): The pH level indicates the acidity of the urine. In healthy pets, the urine pH is typically in the 6.5 to 7.0 range. If the pH is acidic (pH below 6) or alkaline (pH above 7) it may allow bacteria to thrive and crystals or stones to form. However, do not be alarmed if your pet’s urine pH is not 6.5. Throughout the day there are normal pH variations in the urine, especially associated with eating certain foods and medications. So, one single slightly higher or lower urine pH reading is not alarming if the rest of the urinalysis is within the normal range. If it is consistently abnormal, your veterinarian may wish to investigate further. TIP: Evaluate urine sediment and/or bacterial cultures to rule in or rule-out bacterial urinary tract infections.