Description
Polydipsia is a relatively frequent presenting complaint, especially in older cats. Whilst endocrine and renal disease represent the most common broad causes of this, a thorough approach is required to reach the correct diagnosis. Sarah will explain how she approaches this issue in her patients, including how she prioritises diagnostics in situations where funds are restricted. Urine collection and analysis tips will also be covered. RACE # 20-1169522
Learning Objectives
- Understand which blood tests are most helpful in diagnosis of polydipsia
- Understand how to interpret urinalysis in cats
- Identify pros and cons of the different methods of urine collection
- Explain how to collect urine samples from cats
- List common and uncommon causes of polydipsia
- Define polydipsia
