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==Urine Specific Gravity==
 
==Urine Specific Gravity==
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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.
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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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