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Originally Posted by YorkieOwned5  Why would Anyone want to put their baby thru an un necessary needle??? It hurts... would you want a needle stuck into your bladder just to make it easier for you??? IMO No Way.. use a soup ladel and sve the pain and the cost! |
Because free catch samples aren't always considered just as good.
They can be contaminated and if the urine is going to be sent to culture, it should be taken from them anyway. It is also difficult to catch enough from Ellie at times. The last time I tried it I did get enough but not much to spare. If she really needs a test ran that day and I goof up and don't catch enough then they will have none to take from her as a backup. I just keep her confined a couple hours before going to the vet and then there is enough to take. For a routine u/a then sure, try to get some from them if you'd rather but it isn't always the best way...