This study aimed to determine the degree of acidity (pH) and specific gravity of urine in cats can serve as an indicator of urolithiasis and the type of urolith formed. A total of 15 urine samples of cats with urolithiasis were used in this study. Urine was tested by dipsticks to observe changes in ...

Objectives: To assess the utility of urine dipstick strips for detection of feline proteinuria when used in combination with urine-specific gravity, compared with urine protein-to-creatinine ratio as the gold standard. Materials and Methods: Retrospective analysis of clinical records of...

AIMS: To compare the performance of five refractometers for determination of urine specific gravity in cats and dogs, with reference to weight of total solids and pycnometer analysis. METHODS: Urine samples from 27 cats and 31 dogs submitted for routine urinalysis were included. Urine specific ...

Objective: To determine the effect of urine-specific gravity (USG) on using microscopic evaluation of bacteriuria to predict urine culture results in dogs and cats. Materials and Methods: We performed a retrospective medical record review of canine and feline patients that had a urinalysis and ...

Objectives: Evaluation of urine albumin:creatinine ratio, urine cystatin C:creatinine ratio, urine protein:creatinine ratio and urine specific gravity as screening tests for azotaemic chronic kidney disease in cats. Methods: A group of cats over eight years old were defined as either (i) healthy...

Objectives: This study aimed to define the prevalence of upper urolithiasis in cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a referral population, and to compare urinary calcium:creatinine ratio (UCa:Cr), and total and ionised calcium between cats with CKD with and without upper urolithiasis. Methods: ...

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate effects of the addition of glucose to dog and cat urine on urine specific gravity (USG) and determine whether glucosuria affects assessment of renal concentrating ability. SAMPLE: Urine samples from 102 dogs and 59 cats. PROCEDURES: Urine for each species was pooled to create ...

Objectives: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are reported to be relatively common in hyperthyroid cats, with prevalence rates ranging from 12% to 22%. Factors that are associated with UTIs include age, decreasing body weight and active urine sediments. The purpose of this study was to investigate...

OBJECTIVE: To investigate water intake and urine measures in healthy cats provided free-choice access to a nutrient-enriched water with (NWP) or without (NW) added poultry flavoring offered at 3 different volumes in addition to tap water (TW). ANIMALS: 36 domestic shorthair cats. PROCEDURES:...

Objectives: The aims of this study were to determine the side effect frequency and serum and urine drug concentrations of amoxicillin-clavulanic acid in cats with and without azotemic chronic kidney disease (azCKD). Methods: Owners whose cats had been prescribed amoxicillin-clavulanic acid...