Anyone got any tips on how can I tempt FizzyCat into the litter tray to wee on some Katkor? The vet wants a urine sample, and this is the least invasive way to get it - but he won't set foot in the tray! Any ideas welcome. Thanks.
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The litter tray
cozietoesie ·
02/10/2015 13:56
Despite his advanced age, Seniorboy still only pees a couple of times day (3 max) so I have to be fairly alert.
Yes, Fizzy, he always has his normal litter. (It's all he'll use.) I have a small saucer: actually the bottom half of a coffee can set so it's maybe a little smaller in diameter and a bit deeper than a standard saucer - but I'm sure that that would work just as well. Wait until he's fully committed to the pee and then quietly slip the saucer under the base of his tail and collect the remainder of the flow. Then suck up the product with a small pipette thing (vet gives me one along with the testing vial), squirt into vial and into fridge.
Couple of tips - other than being sure to wait until they're fully committed to the pee.
Keep the saucer near the litter tray so you have it right to hand. (You won't have time to search for one.)
Don't assume you don't have anything (depending on the colour/design of the saucer) because it can be quite pale and if you have indifferent eyesight like me, you might not realize how much you have and spill it. 
Even the 'remainder of the flow' should give you an ample sample.
Seniorboy doesn't mind at all - quite relaxed about the whole procedure. (Once he's decided to actually uncross his legs that is. 
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FizzyBanger ·
02/10/2015 15:31
Thanks Cozie, I'll definitely give that a try. I've got the pipette and vial, so I'll find a suitable container to have on standby. If testing becomes a regular thing it'll be far less stressful than all the other options! 
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cozietoesie ·
02/10/2015 16:38
Good luck either way, Fizzy.
(Our vet always says so very casually 'Oh - and just bring in a urine sample'. I don't think vets always realize the problems that people have getting the darned thing. 
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stripytees ·
02/10/2015 17:17
My vet always congratulates me so much for bringing in a urine sample that I feel more accomplished than when I completed my Master's degree.
cozietoesie ·
02/10/2015 19:01
Fluffy
I was just thinking that there's a niche for absorbent paper specially for Bengals - you could get in early and corner the market!
lostindubai ·
03/10/2015 20:42
He's part camel we think
Seriously though, that causes problems of its own (he's prone to crystals) so not something we try any more.
cozietoesie ·
03/10/2015 22:32
The direct approach - I like it!
(Not sure that Seniorboy has such a precise 'angle of attack' though. 
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cozietoesie ·
12/10/2015 11:23
Well done!
I've found it's by far the easiest way with my own cats - although it does depend on you being around at the time of peeing and their being happy to use a tray. He should be real relaxed about it next time as well because it's so non-invasive.
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