Table of Contents

How to Read and Use this Book xvi

Foreword xviii

Preface xx    

Acknowledgements xxii

Abbreviations xxiv

1 Renal Anatomy, Physiology, and Evaluation of Function 1

2 Introduction to Urinalysis 37

3 Urine Sample Collection and Handling 42

4 Physical Properties of Urine 64

5 Chemical Properties of Urine 125

6 Examination of Urinary Sediment 161

7 Proteinuria 236

8 Atlas 317

9 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 383

10 Case Studies 406

Glossary 500

Index 514

About the Author

Dennis J. Chew, DVM, ACVIM is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Ohio State University, USA.

Patricia A. Schenck, DVM, PhD is a private consultant in content editing and development in veterinary medicine residing in DeWitt Michigan, USA.