Dr. Brian Ashmore
Animal Health Services, Cave Creek, AZ
Why did you originally purchase RapidBac™Vet?
DR. ASHMORE:
As a more economical way to determine if there is a UTI present when a urinalysis result is equivocal. A second reason was to differentiate feline cystitis from infection.
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Under what circumstances do you use RapidBac™Vet?
DR. ASHMORE:
Monitoring pets with intermittent, chronic urinary infections.
Pets suspected to have a UTI but have a normal urinalysis.
When performing a urine protein/creatinine ratio to ensure no infection present.
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What advice would you have for veterinarians who are considering RapidBac™Vet?
DR. ASHMORE:
This is a quick and easy test to perform to increase your confidence in diagnosing in or out a urinary tract infection.
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What do you do when you get a positive result with RapidBac™Vet?
DR. ASHMORE:
We treat for the infection.
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What do you do when you get a negative result with RapidBac™Vet?
DR. ASHMORE:
Pursue other causes for the clinical symptoms.
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How do you use RapidBac™Vet in cases of diabetic patients?
DR. ASHMORE:
Perform on initial diagnosis.
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Who in the clinic actually performs the test?
DR. ASHMORE:
We have a lab technician who performs the test.
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How long have you been using RapidBac™Vet?
DR. ASHMORE:
One year.