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Ann · 05-16-2005, 03:58 PM

Has anyone out there had to collect a urine sample from a puppy? I have to get one for an appt on Wed. Copper has started drinking a lot of water and urinating pretty excessively on his pad. The vet said to bring in a sample so he could run some tests on it.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Chelsie1978 · 05-16-2005, 04:07 PM

Its easy!

Take a pee pad and turn it upside down so that the plastic surface is facing upwards

When your baby pees it wont be absorbed and you have a puddle to collect

You just pick up the pad carefully,fold it a little and pour the pee into the sample cup..there you have your sample

bchgirl · 05-16-2005, 04:13 PM

I'm pretty certain Trace could provide a sample.....course I'd have to use a turkey baster to get it up

whispersmom2 · 05-16-2005, 04:19 PM

Doncha love it? I had to get a spec from one of my adut females and I chased her around with a small bowl in one hand and a cup with a longer handle..Every time she assumed the position I stuck one under her and she would not pee! That poor thing held it forever. So, I took a new white plastic bag and put Whisper in a crate with water and the plastic on the floor. She finally squeezed out a little and I had to draw it up with a 3 ml syringe. I threatened my vet with bodily harm if ever they told me to do that again..

Ann · 05-16-2005, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chelsie1978

Its easy!

Take a pee pad and turn it upside down so that the plastic surface is facing upwards

When your baby pees it wont be absorbed and you have a puddle to collect

You just pick up the pad carefully,fold it a little and pour the pee into the sample cup..there you have your sample

Thanks so much!
You are so smart! How in the world did you think of that! I applaude you! I would have never thought of that.

Chelsie1978 · 05-16-2005, 05:21 PM

I got the idea after laying the pad upside down by accident when she was little

A few months ago I needed a sample and I thought of what happened back then and it worked

You get a big sample too which is great

Ann · 05-16-2005, 05:25 PM

[QUOTE=Chelsie1978]I got the idea after laying the pad upside down by accident when she was little

A few months ago I needed a sample and I thought of what happened back then and it worked

You get a big sample too which is great

[/QUOTE

You are a lifesaver. Thanks so much. They will wonder how I got so much!

LvMyYorki · 05-16-2005, 05:38 PM

I NEVER would have thought of that!!!!! Great idea!!!

05-16-2005, 03:58 PM	#1
Ann YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 286	Help? Has anyone out there had to collect a urine sample from a puppy? I have to get one for an appt on Wed. Copper has started drinking a lot of water and urinating pretty excessively on his pad. The vet said to bring in a sample so he could run some tests on it. Any ideas would be appreciated. __________________ AnnAnnAnn

05-16-2005, 05:25 PM	#7
Ann YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 286	Many Thanks [QUOTE=Chelsie1978]I got the idea after laying the pad upside down by accident when she was little A few months ago I needed a sample and I thought of what happened back then and it worked You get a big sample too which is great[/QUOTE You are a lifesaver. Thanks so much. They will wonder how I got so much! __________________ AnnAnnAnn

05-16-2005, 04:07 PM	#2
Chelsie1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mallorca-Spain Posts: 379	Its easy! Take a pee pad and turn it upside down so that the plastic surface is facing upwards When your baby pees it wont be absorbed and you have a puddle to collect You just pick up the pad carefully,fold it a little and pour the pee into the sample cup..there you have your sample

05-16-2005, 04:13 PM	#3
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	I'm pretty certain Trace could provide a sample.....course I'd have to use a turkey baster to get it up

05-16-2005, 04:19 PM	#4
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	Doncha love it? I had to get a spec from one of my adut females and I chased her around with a small bowl in one hand and a cup with a longer handle..Every time she assumed the position I stuck one under her and she would not pee! That poor thing held it forever. So, I took a new white plastic bag and put Whisper in a crate with water and the plastic on the floor. She finally squeezed out a little and I had to draw it up with a 3 ml syringe. I threatened my vet with bodily harm if ever they told me to do that again..

05-16-2005, 05:21 PM	#6
Chelsie1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mallorca-Spain Posts: 379	I got the idea after laying the pad upside down by accident when she was little A few months ago I needed a sample and I thought of what happened back then and it worked You get a big sample too which is great

05-16-2005, 05:38 PM	#8
LvMyYorki Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 1,181	I NEVER would have thought of that!!!!! Great idea!!!