What is the best way to collect a urine sample from my dog?
There are a few different ways to take urine samples, depending on what you need to test for. When veterinarians want to test for certain kinds of bacteria in the urine, they can perform a cystocentesis, which involves inserting a needle directly into the bladder and removing a small amount of urine. This gives the veterinarian a sample of urine that isn’t contaminated by any material in the urethra or the outside air. Veterinarians can also insert a catheter into the bladder to get urine samples.
