tHE INS AND OUTS OF URINALYSIS

Overall, a urinalysis in both healthy and sick pets offers us with a wealth of information! Although it can be aggravating to collect (particularly in cats), it lets us to diagnose abnormalities that bloodwork and a physical exam alone cannot always detect. Some disorders, such as renal disease, can be detected in the urine before causing clinical symptoms or bloodwork alterations. As a result, we can start managing and monitoring your pet sooner.

• Catheterization
• Cystocentesis
• Culturing