May see any of the following:
# Unusual frequency in urination
# Dampness of fur from urine around perineum
# A firm and/or distended bladder
# Blood or porphyrin in the urine
# Foul smelling or cloudy urine
Note: Any rat showing clinical signs of a urinary tract infection requires immediate attention by veterinarian.
Diagnostics
Obtain history.
Obtain urine sample for culture and sensitivity. This can be done either in the office or by having the owner obtain sample at home by lining a small carrier floor with plastic and placing rat in carrier upon waking. Once rat has voided aspirate urine with a syringe for testing.
read more at...
http://ratguide.com/health/urinary_renal/urinary_tract_infections_lower.php
# Unusual frequency in urination
# Dampness of fur from urine around perineum
# A firm and/or distended bladder
# Blood or porphyrin in the urine
# Foul smelling or cloudy urine
Note: Any rat showing clinical signs of a urinary tract infection requires immediate attention by veterinarian.
Diagnostics
Obtain history.
Obtain urine sample for culture and sensitivity. This can be done either in the office or by having the owner obtain sample at home by lining a small carrier floor with plastic and placing rat in carrier upon waking. Once rat has voided aspirate urine with a syringe for testing.
read more at...
http://ratguide.com/health/urinary_renal/urinary_tract_infections_lower.php
