Kidney Test for Cats

About this test

Why Protein in Urine Matters

Protein is normally kept in the body rather than lost through urine. A higher protein to creatinine ratio may suggest that more protein is passing into the urine than expected.

This can be relevant when monitoring kidney related health, especially in cats with increased thirst, more frequent urination, appetite changes, weight changes or low energy.

Common Signs Linked to Kidney Concerns

Cats with kidney related issues may experience:

• Increased thirst

• Increased urination

• Reduced appetite

• Weight loss

• Low energy

• Changes in overall wellbeing

Kidney related changes may also be present before clear symptoms are noticed.

Who May Benefit from This Test?

This test may be suitable for cats that:

• Are senior or older cats

• Drink more water than usual

• Urinate more frequently

• Have appetite changes or weight changes

• Have previously shown kidney related concerns

• Need routine kidney health monitoring

• Need a quick urine based check from home

Simple Home Testing

Collect a urine sample according to the included instructions and use the test strip to measure urine protein and creatinine.

Results are available in approximately 10 minutes and can be read using the included colour chart or indicator guide.

What Is Included in the Kit?

• 1 Kidney check test strip

• 1 Urine collection tool

• 1 Colour chart or indicator guide

• Step by step instructions

Biomarkers included

• Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio (UP/C Ratio): Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio (UP/C Ratio) compares the amount of protein to creatinine in a urine sample. Protein in urine can indicate that the kidneys are allowing more protein to pass into the urine than expected, while creatinine helps adjust for urine concentration. A higher UP/C ratio may be linked to kidney stress, kidney disease, inflammation, infection or other conditions that affect

Frequently asked questions

Why measure the protein to creatinine ratio in urine?

The urine protein to creatinine ratio can help show whether increased protein loss is present in the urine, which may be relevant when monitoring kidney related health.

Why is kidney monitoring especially relevant for older cats?

Kidney related changes are more common as cats age, and early changes may not always cause obvious symptoms.

Can kidney related changes be present before symptoms appear?

Yes. Some kidney related changes may develop gradually, and urine marker testing can provide useful first information before clear signs are noticed.

Customer reviews

4.5/5 (2)

• 4/5 — The instructions were clear and I got the results in no time. Good for a quick check.
• 5/5 — Very simple to use and gave me peace of mind about my senior cat's health.