? Seeking feedback on urine test
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Tuxedo Mom
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The urine test is showing a fair level of glucose which is common with an unregulated kitty.
The PH is a little low which is also common when there is a higher urine output since it is more dilute.
The protein level is higher than I would like to see. Sometimes the test strips can give a false positive, but it might be worthwhile having some blood work done to test for kidney function. Here is some information on protein in the urine.
http://www.2ndchance.info/dxme-ProteinUrine.htm
ETA Was there a particular reason you chose this product? It is good to have urine test strips that have a ketone panel, which this one doesn't
The PH is a little low which is also common when there is a higher urine output since it is more dilute.
The protein level is higher than I would like to see. Sometimes the test strips can give a false positive, but it might be worthwhile having some blood work done to test for kidney function. Here is some information on protein in the urine.
http://www.2ndchance.info/dxme-ProteinUrine.htm
ETA Was there a particular reason you chose this product? It is good to have urine test strips that have a ketone panel, which this one doesn't
Airway
Member Since 2013
I never bought strips before and just didn't buy the right product it seems. Next time I will know.
He had bloodwork done mid-August and all was fine with his kidneys. The vet said to recheck in 6 months.
He had bloodwork done mid-August and all was fine with his kidneys. The vet said to recheck in 6 months.
Tuxedo Mom
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I am not familiar with the brand that you have, so I can't be sure how accurate the protein reading is. For basic home testing you would want the ketodiastix:
or a similar product. These read the glucose and ketones only. There are other strips with more panels on them that I use occasionally but they are much more expensive. The chemstrips have anywhere from 5 to 10 different panels but are not necessary for "everyday" use.
or a similar product. These read the glucose and ketones only. There are other strips with more panels on them that I use occasionally but they are much more expensive. The chemstrips have anywhere from 5 to 10 different panels but are not necessary for "everyday" use.
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Airway
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Would these strips be appropriate? @Tuxedo Mom
https://www.adwdiabetes.com/product/teco-urinalysis-test-strips_1644_130.htm
https://www.adwdiabetes.com/product/teco-urinalysis-test-strips_1644_130.htm
Tuxedo Mom
Member Since 2014
You don't need anything that extensive for normal testing. Those one give a number of panels...PH, SG , leukocytes , nitite, protein, glucose, ketones,blood...etc. For most people that is more information than they need and some of the test are not accurate for kitties. Just a basic one with glucose and ketones is all you need. A bottle of 100 runs around $10-$15 at most pharmacies. Walmart may have their own brand...I am not sure since I am in Canada.
ETA These are the ones you would need:
https://www.adwdiabetes.com/product/bayer-keto-diastix-reagent-strips_1641_130.htm
but you may be able to get them cheaper at Walmart in the US. You could post a separate question and see what other US members can offer for best pricing.
Airway
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Tuxedo Mom
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Those are the ones...The pricing seems very high...in Canada I pay about $15 Cdn for a bottle of 100. As I suggested maybe do a post and ask the best pricing from US members.
Callie & Patches
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Try Amazon. I bought some ketone strips for about $7.
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