How to Collect a Cat Urine Specimen

If your veterinarian has asked you to collect a urine sample from your cat, this can be a very simple procedure or a very frustrating process--depending upon your cat. The veterinarian has likely asked you to provide a urine sample so that it can be tested to determine various information about your cat's health through urinalysis. For guardians of diabetic cats, you may have to regularly collect urine as a means of monitoring your cat's condition.

Things You'll Need

  • Plastic beads or marbles
  • Syringe
  • Clean container
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove litter from your cat's box.

    • 2

      Wash the litter box and dry it.

    • 3

      Place the empty box back in its normal location.

    • 4

      Wait for the cat to urinate in the empty box. If your cat will not use the empty box, try using plastic beads, marbles or another non-absorbent material in the litter box. If your cat still won't use the box, ask your veterinarian about a non-absorbent cat litter.

    • 5

      Use a syringe to collect the urine from the litter box.

    • 6

      Empty the syringe into a clean container.

    • 7

      Place the sample in the refrigerator until you can deliver it to your veterinarian.