![]() Most veterinarians perform the urine SG test in the office and have results the same day. Some pet owners can also do this at home. The plastic pellets are not absorbent, so once the cat urinates, the urine sample can be collected relatively easily. If you can’t deliver the urine immediately, keep it refrigerated until you can take it to your veterinarian.įor cats, some veterinarians use a special type of plastic cat litter pellets and let the cat rest in a cage with some drinking water and a litterbox for a few hours. Ideally, urine should be tested right away (or at least the same day it is collected). If so, be sure to collect the sample in a clean, dry container and bring it to your veterinarian as soon as possible. For a dog, this may simply involve taking the dog for a short leash walk and collecting a sample as the pet urinates. To measure your pet’s urine SG, your veterinary team must obtain a small urine sample. How Is the Urine Specific Gravity Measured? ![]() Your veterinarian may recommend these tests if any type of kidney problem is suspected. Often, urine SG is evaluated along with other urine and blood tests that screen for abnormalities involving the kidneys. Urine that is too diluted may indicate that the kidneys can’t retain enough water to prevent dehydration. Measuring the urine SG can help your veterinarian determine how well your pet’s kidneys are working. There is a relatively wide range of normal readings for a urine SG test, but there are also several medical conditions that can affect the result. If the SG is too low, it can mean the body is losing too much water through the urine. If the SG is too high, it can mean inadequate amounts of water are being eliminated through the urine. The urine specific gravity (SG) test tells your veterinarian how concentrated your pet’s urine is (how much water it contains). The kidneys have several important functions in the body, including eliminating waste products through the urine and regulating the body’s fluid balance. If your pet’s urine SG is abnormal, additional tests may be recommended to determine the cause. Collecting a urine sample for SG measurement can be done at your veterinarian’s office or, sometimes, at home.
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