Vno2 Urinalysis And Blood Flashcards
What is cystocentesis?
Using this technique you can obtain a sterile sample with no bacteria from the urethra. Using a needles to obtain a sample from the bladder
What is the daily urine output for a cat and dog?
1-2 mls /kg/ hr
What does polyuria mean?
Increased urine output
What is polydipsia?
Increased water consumption
What is oliguria?
Decreased daily output
What is anuria?
Absence of urine production
If polyuria is seen, what illness could this be?
Nephritis, diabetes mellitus and insipidus, pyrometra, liver disease.
Also following the administration of diuretics, corticosteroids,
What does clear/very pale yellow urine indicate.
Polyuria
What does dark yellow urine indicate.
Oliguria
What does yellow - brown/ green urine indicate?
Contains bile pigments
What is haematuria?
Blood in urine
What does red/brown urine indicate?
Haematuria, occurs In cystitis, pyelonephritis, urolithiasis
What does brown urine indicate?
Myoglobinuria
When would myoglobinuria occur?
Conditions that cause muscle cell lysisrhabdomyolysis in horses