Quick answer

Catch a mid-stream urine sample in a clean, dry container, then run the CheckUp Pro At-Home Urinalysis Kit right away and follow its included instructions for timing and reading. Treat the kit as a screening tool, not a diagnosis, and share any abnormal result with your veterinarian.

Why timing and a clean catch decide whether the test is useful

A urine sample that sits too long, or that picks up debris from the ground or a dirty container, can change the reading. Collect when you can test within the window the kit specifies, and keep the sample covered and out of direct heat until then.

A first-morning sample is often the most concentrated, which can make some readings easier to interpret. If your dog urinates frequently or you cannot catch a first-morning sample, collect whenever you can and note the time.

When an at-home result should send you to the vet

The CheckUp Pro kit is a wellness screening tool. It can flag something worth checking, but it cannot confirm a diagnosis, identify crystals or cells, or replace a veterinarian's exam and laboratory testing.

Call your vet promptly if your dog strains to urinate, produces little or no urine, has blood in the urine, drinks and urinates much more than usual, or seems painful. These signs need professional assessment regardless of what a home test shows.

Step-by-step: running the CheckUp Pro urinalysis kit

  1. Gather a clean, dry collection container: Use a shallow, clean container that has been rinsed and fully dried. Avoid containers that held food, cleaner, or chemicals, because residue can alter the reading. If the container still smells of soap or cleaner, rinse again and let it air dry before use.
  2. Collect a mid-stream sample: Let your dog start urinating, then slide the container into the stream to catch the middle portion. This reduces contamination from the urethra and surrounding skin. Do not scrape urine off the ground or grass; a contaminated sample can make the test unreadable.
  3. Test promptly and follow the kit's timing: Take the sample indoors and run the test according to the CheckUp Pro kit instructions. Note the collection time so you can report it accurately. If you cannot test within the kit's stated window, refrigerate the covered sample and check the instructions for how long it stays usable.
  4. Read each result at the stated time, not later: Compare the test areas with the kit's reference chart at the exact read time given in the instructions. Reading too early or too late can change how a result appears. Record what you see, including the time, so your vet has a clear picture if you need to follow up.
  5. Act on abnormal or unclear results: If any result falls outside the normal range, or you are unsure how to read it, contact your veterinarian. Bring the kit result and your notes to the appointment. A normal home screening does not rule out illness; keep routine vet visits even when results look fine.

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