The Best Way to Get A Urine Sample From A Dog

A veterinarian may request a urine sample from your dog for a variety of reasons, sometimes for routine testing or to test for a specific health problem. Regardless of the reason, the process to get a urine sample from your dog is the same. It is best to retrieve urine first thing in the morning before he eats. To get the most accurate results, have the urine tested within 30 minutes of collection.

Things You'll Need

  • Aluminum pie pan
  • Wire hanger
  • Plastic cup
  • Sterile urine collection container from your veterinarian's office
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Instructions

    • 1

      Put a leash on your dog. Even if you have a well-trained dog, leashing him will ensure he stays close to you while you obtain a urine sample.

    • 2

      Allow your dog to begin urinating, then collect the urine to get a clean sample. Do not attempt to collect the sample the instant he begins to urinate because the dog's urethra opening may be dirty and can cause contamination.

    • 3

      Slide a clean aluminum pie pan under your female dog as she squats. For male dogs, open a wire hanger and bend one end into the shape of a loop. Put a plastic cup in the loop and then place the cup in the path of the urine stream.

    • 4

      Transfer the urine into the sterile urine collection container provide by your veterinarian's office.

    • 5

      Take the sample to your dog's veterinarian for testing. If you cannot take it immediately, place it in the refrigerator. Have the sample tested within 2 hours of collection.