Idea Exchange: Catch urine samples with popcorn kernels
Orville Redenbacher probably never imagined this method of at-home urine sample collection.
To make it easier for owners to catch feline urine samples at home, we suggest they replace their cats' litter boxes with a clean box filled with unpopped popcorn kernels. The popcorn is similar to kitty litter in texture but doesn't absorb urine. After a cat uses this litter box, the owners can easily pour the urine into a container and then bring it to the clinic for analysis. We have had great success with this method.
Laura Wiglusz, LVT
Melissa Campbell, assistant
Beth McCrea, receptionist
Grand Island, New York
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