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Dog and cat urine test results explained
Understand the headings, abbreviations, figures, laboratory flags and veterinary comments in your pet’s urinalysis or related urine-test report.
We explain how the results are presented. We do not diagnose your pet, decide whether a value is concerning or recommend treatment.
More than one kind of result
Urine reports can combine several tests on one page
A report may include physical observations, concentration, chemical screening, sediment findings, culture information or a separate ratio. The meaning depends on the sample, your pet and the wider clinical picture.
- See which test each result belongs to
- Understand labels, units and reference information
- Find comments, repeat-test wording and follow-up dates
What we can explain
Sections we can identify and explain
Not every report contains every section. We explain the headings and wording present in the document you upload.
Sample details
The recorded collection method, date, time or sample-quality notes, where shown.
Appearance and concentration
Colour, clarity, specific gravity or other physical information listed.
Chemical screening
Dipstick or analyser headings and their recorded results, units or flags.
Sediment examination
Cells, crystals, casts, organisms or other observations written by the laboratory.
Culture and sensitivity
Growth, no-growth, organism and antimicrobial-sensitivity wording shown in a culture report.
Additional ratios or comments
UPC or other named calculations, laboratory notes and veterinary follow-up wording.
A calm explanation can help you prepare questions without changing the professional advice in the original document.
Read the page in sections
Keep the result, range and comment together
A flag or out-of-range marker does not explain its importance on its own. We keep each figure with its units, laboratory reference information and written comments, then mark clinical meaning as a question for your vet.
- Test nameThe measurement or observation listed
- ResultThe value, word or symbol recorded
- UnitHow the laboratory expresses the result
- Reference or flagThe comparison information shown
- CommentAny laboratory or veterinary note attached
Simple from the start
How Vet Companion works
The upload button goes directly to the secure document-upload page.
Upload every report page
Include the urinalysis, culture, ratio and veterinary message if they belong to the same episode.
Tell us what worries you
Point to unfamiliar abbreviations, flags, numbers or comments without needing to describe symptoms.
Receive a plain-English guide
Get the report organised by test section with neutral questions for your veterinary practice.
Your explanation
A clearer view of the document
We explain what each part of the document appears to say and preserve the limits of what can be concluded from the paperwork alone.
Sections separated
Physical, chemical, sediment and culture information grouped.
Terms explained
Abbreviations and report labels in everyday wording.
Flags located
High, low, positive or abnormal markers clearly identified.
Follow-up highlighted
Repeat tests, appointments or instructions already written.
Questions to take back
Feel more prepared to ask
These are neutral prompts for the relevant veterinary practice, specialist, laboratory or insurer—not veterinary, legal or financial advice.
- Which part of this report matters most in my pet’s case?
- Does the sample collection method affect how the result is considered?
- Is a culture or another test still pending?
- Does this result need to be compared with an earlier sample?
- When should the test or appointment be repeated?
Clear boundaries
Explanation, not urinalysis interpretation
We do not decide whether a result is normal, serious or evidence of infection, kidney disease, diabetes, crystals or any other condition. We do not recommend antibiotics, diets, supplements or repeat testing.
Frequently asked questions
Before you upload
Can you explain my dog’s urinalysis results?
We can explain the report headings, abbreviations, figures, units, flags and written comments. Your veterinarian must interpret their clinical significance.
Can you explain my cat’s urine culture report?
Yes. We can explain the wording used for growth, organisms and sensitivity information without diagnosing an infection or recommending medication.
What does a high or low result mean?
We can show how the laboratory has flagged it and explain the label. We cannot decide what it means for your pet without a veterinary assessment.
Can you compare two urine reports?
We can organise documented results side by side and highlight recorded differences. We cannot explain medically why a value changed.
Can you tell me whether my pet needs antibiotics?
No. Medication decisions must be made by a veterinary surgeon familiar with your pet and the complete clinical information.
What if the report says a result is pending?
We can highlight what remains pending and any stated timescale. The practice or laboratory must confirm when the result will be available.
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Upload the complete urinalysis or related report and tell us which terms, figures or comments feel unclear.
Clarity Companion is an independent document-explanation service. It does not replace a veterinarian, specialist, insurer or appropriately qualified adviser.