Test early, while you can still make a difference

The Urine P:C Ratio for the VetTest® Chemistry Analyzer is the first in-house, fully quantitative measure of proteinuria, to help you confidently:

• Screen for early renal disease
• Monitor the course of renal disease
• Assess your patients’ therapeutic responses
• Better evaluate progression of the disease

Proteinuria is a growing concern due to increasing evidence of its correlation with bad patient outcomes. Persistent proteinuria, with inactive sediment, may indicate chronic kidney disease.

The urine protein:creatinine (UPC) ratio has shown a significant correlation with the morbidity of the patient—the higher the UPC ratio value, the worse the prognosis.

The Urine P:C Ratio is the best test available for:
• Detecting proteinuria and measuring persistence and magnitude
• Guiding clinical decisions and monitoring response to therapy

Pet Owners Benefit Too

Screening for proteinuria with the Urine P:C Ratio can be important for the pet owner, too.

For the pet owner, the emphasis is on quality of life and response to treatment. Anyone who has cared for a pet with renal disease knows chronic renal failure is a terribly debilitating disease that requires a major change in lifestyle and diet, as well as labor-intensive treatments.

• Early detection of renal disease decreases the morbidity and improves the prognosis.
• Renal disease is a progressive, morbid condition that requires significant time and effort on the part of the pet owner.
• The treatments and change in diet and lifestyle require a serious commitment.
• Owners can assess the effects of treatments by having their pets monitored with sequential Urine P:C Ratios.

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