HygieCatch (Canine)

HygieCatch is easy to use, dispenses with the need to chase dogs around trying to collect urine samples and can help prevent the requirement for a ‘cystocentesis’ procedure.

Prior to HygieCatch collecting urine samples for urinalysis testing was difficult and frustrating. Vets and pet owners would need to follow the dog around with a cup or bowl waiting for the exact moment the dog needed to urinate. This could take considerable time, causing stress to both the animal and the ‘catcher’.

In addition, even if successful, the process was often not hygienic and frequently provided contaminated samples. This meant that a cystocentesis procedure would be the only real alternative to collect the urine sample, which added another level of stress for both dog and owner. HygieCatch, designed in partnership with veterinary practitioners, dispenses with all of this and offers a quick, simple, non-invasive and hygienic way to collect an uncontaminated canine urine sample.

Trecento Diagnostics, the company behind HygieCatch, has spent over two years developing and creating the patented collection device. HygieCatch is impregnated with a unique attractant, made from specially formulated fragrances and natural oils, which encourages the dog to urinate on the collection device. HygieCatch’s funnel design then channels the urine into a sterile gallipot ready for urinalysis testing.

With stimulation and collection delivered in a single easy to use device, HygieCatch gives vets and pet owners a new and efficient way to access urinalysis.

HygieCatch is the culmination of two years’ R&D to create a collection device that contains a specially formulated fragrance that not only attracts the dog but also encourages it to urinate on the device. HygieCatch’s funnel format then channels the urine into a sterile gallipot ready for urinalysis testing.

The Attractant

Having observed that dogs are attracted by certain odours and like to urinate on certain upright objects the challenge for Trecento Diagnostics’ development team was to create a canine attractant.

This attractant needed to be able to stimulate a male or female dog to urinate, and if this was not challenging enough, it had to be able to be commercially manufactured without the use of chemicals or pheromones.

The Collection Device

Trecento Diagnostics’ team of scientists worked closely with product designers and print specialists to create a sterile collection device that could collect uncontaminated urine ready for laboratory or urinalysis testing.

The result is an easy to use and innovative product that consistently delivers an uncontaminated urine sample simply, effectively and hygienically with no stress for the dog or the owner.

The HygieCatch Collection Kit includes everything a customer needs to collect a canine urine sample.

HygieCatch enables pet owners to provide a pet urine sample to the vet easily and cost-effectively, ready for testing. Treatment times are improved and the stress of trying to get a sample during the appointment is reduced.

Each kit comprises disposable gloves, urine collection container, collection cup and the unique HygieCatch device.

• Safe to use - Completely safe, has no sharp edges and is made with environmentally friendly materials
• Unique attractant - HygieCatch helps stimulate the dog to urinate
• Prevents contamination - Prevents against contamination in the collection procedure
• Works with all dog sizes - HygieCatch comes in a range of sizes to work with all breeds of dog
• Male and female dogs - Works with both male and female dogs
• Flexible - Can be used indoors or outdoors
• Usable on most surfaces - Can be used on almost any surface including long grass