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Urine specific gravity is measured using a refractometer calibrated for veterinary use.  All the domestic species except cats can be measured on a scale calibrated to dog urine.  Cats require measurement against their own scale.
 
Urine specific gravity is measured using a refractometer calibrated for veterinary use.  All the domestic species except cats can be measured on a scale calibrated to dog urine.  Cats require measurement against their own scale.
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Specific gravity relates to the concentration.  It is basically a measure of the density of particles in the urine.
    
Below are the normal urine specific gravities for the common domestic species.  
 
Below are the normal urine specific gravities for the common domestic species.  
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