Effects of diet on feline urine.
Urine specific gravity, osmolality, and the incidence of proteinuria were assessed in 18 caged cats. The values for these parameters were increased when dry, as compared to moist, cat food was fed. Failure to recognize these characteristics of feline urine could lead to erroneous interpretations of laboratory data since elevation of these values, particularly protein, has been associated with renal disease.
D000821:Animal Feed / Q000032:analysis; D000818:Animals; D001798:Blood Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D001806:Blood Urea Nitrogen; D002415:Cats / Q000652:urine*; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000662:veterinary; D013046:Specific Gravity; D014556:Urine / Q000166:cytology
D001798:Blood Proteins