Idea Exchange: Catch urine samples with popcorn kernels

To make it easier for owners to catch feline urine samples at home, we suggest they replace their cats' litter boxes with a clean box filled with unpopped popcorn kernels. The popcorn is similar to kitty litter in texture but doesn't absorb urine. After a cat uses this litter box, the owners can easily pour the urine into a container and then bring it to the clinic for analysis. We have had great success with this method.

Laura Wiglusz, LVT

Melissa Campbell, assistant

Beth McCrea, receptionist

Grand Island, New York