About UTI

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is one of the common health problems in cats and dogs. A bacterial infection is a common cause of a UTI. When bacteria enter the urinary tract through urethra and multiply in the bladder, it can lead to a UTI. It is more common in female cats and dogs, because of a shorter urinary tract. A UTI is treated with prescribed antibiotics to prevent kidney infection. Most infections arise from one type of bacteria, E. coli, which normally lives in the colon.

The signs and symptoms of a UTI include, but are not limited to:

• Painful or Difficult Urination
• Blood in Urine
• Frequent Urination
• Inability to Hold Urine
• Foul Odor
• Dark Colored Urine
• Fatigue
• Weakness

Intended Usage

Uricult^® Vet is a simple, self-contained urine culture test method for the detection of the most common types of bacteria that cause urinary tract infections in cats and dogs.

Uricult Vet is intended for veterinary use only.

Product Details

The Uricult^® Vet dip paddle system is based on two culture media. One side of the plastic paddle is covered with green CLED media and the other with reddish EMB media for the detection of microbes causing urinary tract infections. The CLED media is intended for determining the total microbial count. The EMB media is intended for detecting gram negative microbes.

Kit Contains:
10 Test/BX
10 Patient I.D. Labels
1 Instruction for Use

*Store at room temperature (18-25°C/64-77°F)
DO NOT ALLOW TO FREEZE

Procedures

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Inoculate	Incubate	* Interpret Results

*Uricult^® Vet Wall Chart & Slide Guide Available