Urine specific gravity values in clinically healthy young pet ferrets (Mustela furo)

Objectives: To determine urine specific gravity values in clinically healthy pet ferrets and explore possible associations with sex, sampling techniques, hydration status and urine analytes. Methods: Sixty‐nine entire ferrets of both sexes, under one year of age, were included in this study. Physica...

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Published in:Journal of small animal practice 2012-02, Vol.53 (2), p.115-119
Main Authors: Eshar, D., Wyre, N. R., Brown, D. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Female
Ferrets - urine
Male
Reference Values
Sex Factors
Specific Gravity
Urinalysis - veterinary
Urine - chemistry
Urine Specimen Collection - methods
Urine Specimen Collection - veterinary
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Summary:Objectives: To determine urine specific gravity values in clinically healthy pet ferrets and explore possible associations with sex, sampling techniques, hydration status and urine analytes. Methods: Sixty‐nine entire ferrets of both sexes, under one year of age, were included in this study. Physical examination, complete blood count, blood biochemistry, urine microscopy, urine dipstick and urine specific gravity were performed on all ferrets. Urine specific gravity was determined using a handheld urine refractometer. Statistical analysis was performed to determine urine specific gravity value intervals and to test for associations with sex, sample collection method, packed cell volume, plasma total protein concentrations and urine analytes. Results: Urine specific gravity differed by sex in ferrets as females exhibited a lower urine specific gravity (P
ISSN:0022-4510
1748-5827
DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2011.01173.x