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05-26-2006, 12:02 PM | #1 |
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| The Pet Checkup Kit - Home Testing Has anyone used this home testing kit? It sounds like a very reasonable price to be able to test at home. http://www.thepetcheckup.com/ |
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05-26-2006, 12:04 PM | #2 |
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05-26-2006, 12:22 PM | #3 |
Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member | the test is a urinanysis dip stick. some features on it do not give conclusive effidence of a problem. the specific gravity for one, is usually wrong on a dip stick. There is a different instrument that is more accurate that the vets use. If you know what your doing and you know how these elements effect the body then i say go for it. Otherwise, leave it to the vet. your vet is not going to appreciate an owner calling them up saying they did an at home urinalysis and found that their dog has a high whatever when in fact they really don't and the owner did the test wrong. I dont think this test is for worrywort owners who freak at the slightest sign of something wrong. If you are interested in getting the test, the most important things to look for are blood and protein. those are the two main things that indicate a UTI. |
05-26-2006, 02:31 PM | #4 |
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| I just spoke with the tech at my vets. She said it is the same test that vets use and they would like to see all of their patients tested on a regular basis. She said by the time your pet shows symptoms of liver or kidney, or diabetes it is already in its advanced stages. The earlier you catch something the better. |
05-26-2006, 02:58 PM | #5 |
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| It sounds like a good idea to me!
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05-27-2006, 06:21 AM | #6 | |
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I just spoke to my sister who is a vet and she said that it is in fact the same test, and that its pretty idiot proof. And she said she would love it if her clients used this kit! | |
05-27-2006, 06:53 AM | #7 |
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| Urine pH – This number is a reading of how acidic or alkaline the urine is. On a pH scale of 1-14, 7 is considered neutral, meaning neither acid nor alkaline. A number less than 7 indicates acidity, while a number greater than 7 indicates alkalinity. It is the pH (acidity or alkalinity) of the patient's urine that is being measured in a urinalysis, not the pH of the food the patient has eaten, or the pH of the patient's blood. Most normal dogs and cats have a urine pH of 5.5 to 7.0; however, some normal pets may have higher or lower values. Protein – Healthy animals will usually not have any protein in their urine, although in some cases small, trace amounts may be normal. The significance of any protein in the urine is dependent upon the specific gravity of the sample. Small amounts of protein are more significant in dilute or unconcentrated urine. Glucose – If the glucose (sugar) in the blood is significantly higher than normal, (for example, in diabetes) some of the excess will be found in the urine. Normal dog and cat urine should be negative for glucose on a dipstick. There are several reasons why glucose in the urine may falsely appear elevated, so it is important that any suspicious test results be repeated, and followed (or verified) by a blood glucose test. Ketones – Ketones are substances formed in the body during the breakdown of lipids (fat). When excess amounts of ketones are formed, their level rises in the blood, and in turn, the urine. The condition of excess ketones in the urine is termed "ketonuria." Ketonuria may be found in cases of starvation, in some diabetic patients, and in certain other diseases. Normal dog and cat urine should be negative for ketones. Bilirubin – Bilirubin is a pigment made by the liver from dead or dying red blood cells. Small amounts of bilirubin may sometimes be found in the urine of healthy dogs. Bilirubin in the urine of a cat is a concern and calls for further investigation. High amounts of bilirubin in the urine can be a sign of liver disease, bile duct obstruction, or abnormal destruction of red blood cells (hemolysis). Urobilinogen – This is a compound formed from bilirubin by intestinal bacteria. Normal cats and dogs have small amounts of urobilinogen in their urine. This is a common test that is included on many dipsticks, but the results are not considered very accurate in cats and dogs, and are difficult to interpret. Blood – Healthy dogs and cats may have a few red blood cells in their urine, but greater than normal amounts indicate a problem. Blood in the urine (hematuria) can be due to a number of causes, including trauma, urinary tract infection, bladder stones, and blood clotting problems. Nitrites – Nitrites may be produced by the bacteria present in some infections. However, this test often shows false negative results, and is considered inaccurate in cats and dogs. Here is a condensed reading of what some of the values can mean with this dipstick screening. It is first and formost the screening tool we use when a human comes in for a routine physical. Any abnormal values warrent further testing to decide if the screening value was accurate. The urine has to be collected on a clean surface and immediately placed on the dipstick reagent pads. Old urine can produce false results, as long as this is followed, its dummy proof.
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