Comparison of cystocentesis versus home sampling to determine urinary protein: Creatinine ratio and urine specific gravity in cats.

Femke Mortier Sylvie DaminetLuc DuchateauSofie J J Marynissen Dominique Paepe

Published in: Journal of veterinary internal medicine (2023)

Home sampling of urine is a valid alternative to cystocentesis in cats. However, because clinically relevant differences in UPC and USG were present in 28% and 18% of cats, respectively, by the same collection method for monitoring each cat is advised.

Keyphrases

healthcare
uric acid
amino acid
protein protein
metabolic syndrome
binding protein