Guest Stripeyfan Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I have to collect a pee sample tomorrow to take with us when we go to the vet with Kelly, who's been having some pee issues (I posted about them here). However we couldn't get an appt, until the evening, so what would be the best time to collect the sample - first thing or just before we go? I have a jam jar sterilised and at the ready! TIA for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I've always been told as close to when you're going the better, but I think it might depend on what testing is being done. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greysonly Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I was told to get the pee to them in a 2 hour window of collecting it. If that is not an option then I was told it will have to be refrigerated. I hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I always try to get first catch - if the appointment isn't in the morning, I take the pee sample in right after it's collected, then take the dog down later for the appointment. It's a pain, but you get the best specific gravity results that way, plus often the results are back by the time of the appointment, which can be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Is it bad that I just let the vet take him out and get the sample? They don't seem to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 It is always best to get the first of the morning. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I always try to get first catch - if the appointment isn't in the morning, I take the pee sample in right after it's collected, then take the dog down later for the appointment. It's a pain, but you get the best specific gravity results that way, plus often the results are back by the time of the appointment, which can be helpful. This is what I would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedFawnMom Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 When we were ruling out UTI/cystitis recently with Lucy, our vet told us to collect a sample from the first pee of the morning and to keep it in the fridge until the appointment. You could also try to time it so that he might be able to pee while there - that way they could take him out and get a fresh sample. Quote Always missing our angel Lucy, a four year osteo survivor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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