PeePee Kit at a Glance
PeePee Kit was quick and easy to use with Louie, a 2-year-old small dog, but it is best treated as an at-home screening strip rather than a complete dog health exam. It can show color changes in several urine markers and may help an owner notice that something deserves follow-up. It cannot diagnose disease or replace veterinary bloodwork and a full urinalysis.
The Dog and Testing Setup
Louie is a 2-year-old Yorkshire Terrier who eats fresh-cooked food as part of his routine. We already monitor his appetite, energy, stool, water intake, and urination. We tried PeePee Kit as a low-stress check between veterinary visits, not because he was showing urinary symptoms.
This review is based on one home testing session. The kit contained two test strips and a printed color comparison chart.
What the PeePee Kit Checks
Each strip included pads for 11 urine markers:
- Protein
- Glucose
- Nitrite
- Bilirubin
- Specific gravity
- Ketones
- Leukocytes
- Blood
- Urobilinogen
- pH
- Ascorbic acid
The number of pads is useful for a quick visual screen, but the strip does not measure a dog’s complete nutritional balance. A full veterinary urinalysis may also include an accurate concentration measurement and microscopic examination for cells, bacteria, crystals, and casts. A positive protein result may require a urine protein-to-creatinine ratio, while a suspected urinary infection may require a culture.
How We Collected Louie’s Urine
Urine collection was easy because Louie uses a sloped indoor dog potty tray. We placed a wide piece of clean tape across the center so a small amount of fresh urine would remain on the surface instead of draining away.
After he urinated, we lightly wet the test pads and compared the colors with the included chart. Owners should follow the exact reading times printed on their package. Reading too early or too late can affect interpretation.
This setup worked well for a small indoor dog. Collection may be harder for dogs that urinate outdoors, lift a leg, or move away quickly.
What I Liked
- Low stress: Louie only had to urinate normally. There was no restraint, needle, car ride, or clinic visit for this home check.
- Fast setup: Once the sample was collected, the strip was simple to wet and compare with the chart.
- Two included strips: The second strip can be saved for a later comparison or used to repeat a questionable result according to the instructions.
- Easy visual comparison: Placing the used strip near an unused strip made the color changes easier to notice.
Louie’s strip did not show a major color change that concerned us during this test. That was reassuring, but it was not proof that routine veterinary care could be postponed.
What Owners Should Know Before Using It
The biggest limitation is visual interpretation. Room lighting, contamination, incorrect timing, urine color, and differences in color vision can affect the result. Veterinary research comparing visual and automated readings of canine urine strips found that automated analysis can improve consistency and precision.
Some pads also have specific limitations in dogs. The MSD Veterinary Manual states that dipstick pads for leukocytes, nitrite, and specific gravity are not valid for animals. It recommends measuring urine specific gravity with a veterinary refractometer and interpreting positive findings with the rest of the urinalysis.
One unusual color should not be treated as a diagnosis, and one normal-looking strip should not be used to rule out illness.
Who May Find PeePee Kit Useful?
| May Be a Good Fit | May Not Be Enough |
|---|---|
| Owners who can collect a fresh, clean sample easily | Dogs with pain, straining, frequent urination, accidents, or visible blood |
| Owners who want an occasional check between scheduled visits | Dogs with vomiting, weakness, appetite loss, or sudden changes in thirst |
| Dogs that become stressed by travel or handling | Dogs already being monitored for kidney, urinary, liver, or metabolic disease |
| Owners prepared to confirm abnormal results with a veterinarian | Owners who may delay care because the strip appears normal |
Final Verdict
PeePee Kit was convenient for Louie because we could collect a sample from his potty tray without changing his routine. Its strongest benefit was providing a quick snapshot of several urine chemistry markers at home.
I would consider it an occasional screening tool, not a substitute for a dog health checkup. It should not be used to lengthen blood-test intervals without veterinary guidance. Contact a veterinarian when an abnormal result repeats, changes suddenly, or appears with changes in urination, thirst, appetite, energy, pain, vomiting, or stool.
For Louie, the test was simple and reassuring. Its practical value was giving us one more way to notice a possible change that might need professional testing.