Sometimes your veterinarian will request a urine sample. Urine can give a lot of information on a cat's health status. If you have a diabetic cat, you may be required to monitor your cat's urine at home.

• Remove the regular cat litter, clean the litter tray & make sure it is dry.
• If your cat will urinate in an empty try, just put the tray down & wait. When the cat has urinated collect a sample with a syringe & put it into a clean container. You will be able to obtain containers from your veterinarian.
• If your cat won't urinate in an empty tray your veterinarian may be able to provide you with a non absorbent cat litter for use.
• Alternatively, you can try adding other non absorbent products such as plastic beads or aquarium pebbles.
• If you need to store the urine sample for your veterinarian, place it in the fridge. The fresher the sample the better, so it is best to try & get the sample off to your veterinarian as quickly as possible.

If you are unable to collect a urine sample from your cat at home, your veterinarian will be able to assist you.