How to use the nyanpling pee check set / Tips for collecting urine

[Urine collection method and usage]

When your dog or cat starts to urinate or stops moving, gently insert the urine collector under the dog or cat's buttocks. Collect urine before your dog's morning meal, when they go to the toilet first thing in the morning.
Once urine collection is complete, immediately retrieve the container and check the condition of the urine.
If you are having a urine test at the veterinary clinic, transfer the urine into a dropper and store it properly.
Take it to a veterinary clinic as soon as possible.

After use, dispose of the urine collector promptly in accordance with the rules of your local government. It cannot be reused. If you dispose of the collected urine in your home toilet, be careful not to flush the urine collector down the toilet.

If you are taking the urine test to a veterinary clinic, please follow your veterinarian's instructions and submit the urine sample as soon as possible after collection. Veterinarians have different opinions on whether the collected urine should be stored at room temperature or refrigerated, and how many hours after collection it should be submitted. If this is your first time taking a urine test at a veterinary clinic, please check with the clinic in advance about the best time to collect the urine sample and any points to note when bringing the urine sample.

How to use the pH test paper that comes with Nyampling

Immerse the entire chart portion of the test strip in urine for 3 seconds. Urine is prone to change in appearance, so check the urine immediately after urination. The color of the yellow portion in the center of the pH test strip will change. Measure the pH value based on the color immediately after dipping the strip in urine. If you wish to take a photo to record the results, take it immediately, as the color of the test strip also changes easily.

Also, the pH value fluctuates throughout the day. The pH value of urine after a meal is higher, so an accurate check cannot be made. Check the first urine in the morning before meals, when the urine pH value is most stable. Store the pH test strips in a sealed package and use them for approximately three years.

[Tips for collecting cat urine]

- Most babies will not move once they start urinating , so wait for that moment to insert the container.
・Don't rush, move slowly and calmly.
- Until you get used to it, try inserting the container only when the baby starts to urinate .
- Observe your cat's behavior while using the litter box, without causing it stress.
- To minimize noise and movement, remove containers from bags in advance or cut them up if necessary.
- If you have a dome-shaped or top-entry toilet, remove the lid if possible.
- The urine collector has a wide surface area that can catch the urine, so it is not necessary to insert the container from behind; it is easier to succeed if you can insert the container to the side or front, around under the tail .

In the case of a cat employee...

It's his routine to go to the toilet when he wakes up in the morning, so I aim to collect his urine at that time. (He doesn't go to the toilet while he's sleeping, so he sleeps in the bedroom with us.) He remembers that food comes after he goes to the toilet, so when I wake up with him in the morning, I try not to take my eyes off him until he goes to the toilet. The urine pH is most stable before meals, so the shortcut to successful urine collection is to make it a habit to go to the toilet before meals and to know the timing of when he goes to the toilet.

Advice from our users

・If you cut it and lower the height, you can collect urine without the person noticing. Perhaps I've gotten used to collecting urine, but now I can do it without cutting it.
-First, we trained him to approach us while he was using the toilet so that he wouldn't become wary of us approaching him.
- I hid in the shadows, made sure to erase my presence and make as little noise as possible.

* It is difficult to collect urine directly from delicate pets who cannot be approached while they are using the toilet, but regular urine checks are very important, so please try to do so within the limits of your ability to avoid causing stress to your pet. If this is difficult, please consult a veterinary clinic.

[Do you know your child's urine color, urine volume, and urine pH value?]

The manual that comes with Nyampling includes a dog and cat urine color chart supervised by a veterinarian. It is important to know "your pet's usual urine color." If the color is close to the NG color or if you see sparkling impurities, please consult a veterinarian as soon as possible. We recommend that you take a photo record, as it may be helpful for the examination.

Urine color

A pale transparent yellow is the normal color.
Check the color of your cat's urine against the cat and dog urine color chart that comes with the Nyampling. If your cat's urine is red, brown, green, whitish, or cloudy, take it to the vet immediately for a urine test.

Urine volume (and frequency)

The number of times your child goes to the toilet per day and the amount of urine each time varies from child to child, so it is important to understand your child's usual amount of urine. If your child has symptoms such as a decrease in urine volume or frequent trips to the toilet, there may be a cause for difficulty in urinating, such as stones or crystals. On the other hand, if the amount of urine increases, kidney function may be declining.

About urinary pH

Dog and cat urine is an important indicator for understanding their health. The pH value of healthy dog and cat urine is 6.0 to 6.5*. Whether the urine pH is high or low, crystals and stones are more likely to form in the urine, which can cause urinary problems such as cystitis, urolithiasis, and stones. It is important to understand the condition of your pet's urine from an early age. Check the urine at home about once a month and take them to the veterinary clinic for regular urine tests.

　
*Veterinarians have different opinions on the normal range of urine pH.

*There are some diseases that are not affected by urine pH value.

impurities

If it is sparkling, it is highly likely that your pet has crystalluria. When the crystals aggregate and grow larger, they are called stones. If the condition progresses, it can be life-threatening, so you should take your pet to a veterinary hospital as soon as possible.

If you can collect urine at home, you can take your cat or dog to the veterinary clinic for a urine test while you are away from home. If you notice any other symptoms or behaviors that concern you, such as a sweeter smell than usual, licking the genitals more than usual, or meowing loudly, in addition to the above, take your cat or dog to the veterinary clinic as soon as possible.

[How often should you check your pee?]

The ideal is to check your pet's urine once a month at home and have a urine test at the vet every 3 to 6 months, but we also recommend checking it on special occasions such as birthdays, at seasonal changes, and when you change its food.

It is also recommended to keep a stock of urine samples so that you can check your urine immediately if you suddenly feel unwell or suspect something is wrong.

The benefits of getting checked while you're young and healthy!

・You can compare it to when you are unwell or when you become a senior.
- By getting both pets and owners used to collecting urine, there will be no panic when the time comes.
・Cats in particular tend to hide the fact that they are not feeling well. By the time visible symptoms appear, the disease may have progressed considerably. If you can notice changes in their urine, it will help you detect illness early.

You want your beloved dog or cat to stay healthy forever, so why not start checking their urine regularly with Nyampling to make sure you don't miss any signs of illness that can be detected in their urine?