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Got to get a wee sample! Any ideas/tips?! UD - We have wee!

Carol and Gregory

Carol and Gregory

Mama Doe
Got to get a wee sample from Gregory - despite being taken to the vets for excessive wee problem, he wouldn't do one there! Although did do it in the carrier both on the way there and the way home!

So......I now have a little syringe and a pot and have to try and get a sample!
How??????
 
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The easiest way is probably to sterilize a litter tray and try to get the bun to wee in there without any litter in it.

BTW what is the sample for? If the vet is going to do a C&S for a UTI then I personally wouldn't bother because the bacteria will die as soon as they come in contact with air.
 
I'm not sure what it's for to be honest - I was a little overwhelmed and emotional at the vets! I'll do it though, may as well. I've emptied his litter tray in the hope this will work!
 
Carol and Gregory said:
I'm not sure what it's for to be honest - I was a little overwhelmed and emotional at the vets! I'll do it though, may as well. I've emptied his litter tray in the hope this will work!
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If they're going to test for bacteria, you'll need to sterilize it as well as just emptying it. Something like Milton or denture tablets would work.
 
My clever boy has produced a nice big sample! Woohoo! Waited til I wasn't looking, the sneak, then went for it in his empty litter tray! Thanks for your advice!
 
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