Table 11-11.
Urinalysis Values of Ferrets.52
| Parameter | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Volume (mL/24 hr) | 26 (8-48) | 28 (8-140) |
| Sodium (mmol/24 hr) | 1.9 (0.4-6.7) | 1.5 (0.2-5.6) |
| Potassium (mmol/24 hr) | 2.9 (1-9.6) | 2.1 (0.9-5.4) |
| Chloride (mmol/24 hr) | 2.4 (0.7-8.5) | 1.9 (0.3-7.8) |
| pH | 6.5-7.5a | 6.5-7.5a |
| Protein (mg/dL) | 7-33 | 0-32 |
| Exogenous creatinine clearance (mL/min/kg)b | — | 3.32 ± 2.16 |
| Insulin clearance (mL/min/kg) | — | 3.02 ± 1.78 |
| Specific gravity | 1.040-1.052 | __ |
a
Urine pH can vary according to diet; normal urine pH in ferrets on a high-quality, meat-based diet is approximately 6.
b
Endogenous creatinine clearance (mL/min/kg) = 2.5 ± 0.93.