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Getting a urine sample from a female dog

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gloriagloria · 14/01/2025 10:23

Hello. I've been told it's absolutely essential I get a urine sample from my female dog before they can start her treatment for a health problem. I've tried this before and it was impossible - she just stopped weeing and stood up every time I went near her with a tray to try and catch some while giving me a disgusted look. If I can't get one she'll need it removed from her bladder with a needle, and if at all possible I obviously don't want her to go through that. Has anyone got any ideas that might help? I was wondering about trying a dog nappy and wringing it out (apparently they only need a tiny drop) but have no idea if this is possible?

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feelingalittlehorse · 14/01/2025 10:31

Urgh, I’ve had to do this and it is tricky. My only advice would be to try and do it on their first wee of the day. Just because they are more desperate if that makes sense? Having been holding over night. So less likely to stop. Otherwise- no advice, sorry OP.

HarrietteVane · 14/01/2025 10:32

My mother used to chase her dogs around with a frying pan....

OneAndDon3 · 14/01/2025 10:38

Long handled spoon and tupperware. Follow them around, wait until they're squatting and then pounce*

  • Slowly so as not to spook them midflow
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gloriagloria · 14/01/2025 10:43

Thanks for your ideas. She's really wary anyway about anything to do with her rear end as she's an anxious rescue dog - hates being sniffed by other dogs. She wouldn't poo anywhere except the garden (and not when anyone was watching) for the first few years, which made holidays challenging. I'll give it a go, and try something with a long handle, but don't rate my chances. I've looked at getting a dog nappy and thought of putting an absorbent pad in that I could squeeze out?

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Sprig1 · 14/01/2025 10:52

How about making a small pen in the garden and popping her in there for thing. She will definitely need a pee and you won't have to run after her to catch it.

superclouds · 14/01/2025 11:03

gloriagloria · 14/01/2025 10:43

Thanks for your ideas. She's really wary anyway about anything to do with her rear end as she's an anxious rescue dog - hates being sniffed by other dogs. She wouldn't poo anywhere except the garden (and not when anyone was watching) for the first few years, which made holidays challenging. I'll give it a go, and try something with a long handle, but don't rate my chances. I've looked at getting a dog nappy and thought of putting an absorbent pad in that I could squeeze out?

That won't work - absorbent pads have chemicals in. I've managed to get them using shallow Tupperware containers but I appreciate with an anxious dog it might be more tricky!
As PP said it would be easier in a smaller space so would be a good idea to create some kind of pen.

Imgoingtobefree · 14/01/2025 11:33

My vet gave me a small plastic thing which I guess was like a SheWee - it was easy to slip under my dogs back end when she went for a wee.

If your dog is already spooked by that you could start showing her the SheWee and just leave it on the ground/floor (ie don’t try to use it), and give her treats for not reacting. Then move on to holding it in your hand and walking around the house/outside - more treats. Finally you start following her around, indoor and out - but don’t try to catch her wee - more treats when she’s unbothered by it. Hopefully in a few days you can sneak up on her/or approach confidently and calmly and get her wee.

It may seem like a big faff but if it’s likely that this is an ongoing condition, it might be something you have to do often. The right equipment makes the whole thing much easier.

Dont forget to use really high value treats. You need the treat to be so yummy she forgets that you spooked her by being so ‘interested’ in her rear end.

CornishPorsche · 14/01/2025 11:39

I just used a clean plastic tub and walked around with it in my hand (lid in pocket!) on our walks until she peed. She got used to seeing me with it, and after the third or fourth attempt to pop it down behind her she just looked at me like I was nuts rather than trying to get away.

Perseverance, acclimatisation and letting the dog know it's not scary. You'll get there.

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gloriagloria · 14/01/2025 11:46

Update - can't believe it but I've had success with the frying pan on only the second attempt! You wouldn't believe how long and the different approaches I tried last time! She did look appalled, but kept going which she's never done before. Thanks everyone.

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spiderlight · 14/01/2025 11:56

Glad you've done it! We have a long-handled soup ladle that works a treat.

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gloriagloria · 14/01/2025 11:58

@spiderlight that was going to be my second implement of choice! Can't believe how thrilled I am about it!

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McConkeysPlate · 14/01/2025 12:02

I syringe my dogs up when she goes on the patio, she has regular tests due to having surgery for kidney stones.

Motorina · 14/01/2025 13:36

Congratulations! I used a swiss roll tray (and I was so impressed with myself I actually phoned my mother up to tell her).

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gloriagloria · 14/01/2025 13:57

Motorina · 14/01/2025 13:36

Congratulations! I used a swiss roll tray (and I was so impressed with myself I actually phoned my mother up to tell her).

I've texted DD and told several (carefully chosen) colleagues!

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noctilucentcloud · 14/01/2025 19:15

Well done! My dog also gets performance anxiety although he's a he so it is a bit easier. I have to take him to his favourite lamp post and then get a container under quick before he notices and stops. Feel a right idiot when folk walk past!

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