Wednesday, October 1 Question of the Day NAVLE® Clinical Sciences VTNE® VTNE® NAVLE® Clinical Sciences VTNE® Which animal normally has cloudy urine and why? Cats; struvite crystals Ferrets; high mucus concentration Horses; calcium carbonate crystals Pigs; magnesium ammonium phosphate crystals Cloudy urine is abnormal in all species Submit Answer Correct. You chose {selectedText}. Incorrect. You chose {selectedText}, but the correct answer is {correctText}. Normal horses and rabbits have high concentrations of calcium carbonate crystals and mucus in their urine. Normal urine in other animals can also become cloudy secondary to precipitation of salts and crystals when refrigerated. Urine can be abnormally cloudy due to increased cells, crystals, casts, mucus, or bacteria. Refs Bassert and Thomas, McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 9th ed. p. 396. More VTNE® Questions October 24, 2025 October 23, 2025 October 22, 2025 October 21, 2025 Browse All Questions Get Started with ZukuReview VTNE® Plans starting at $160 For graduates of accredited veterinary technology programs. Test Prep Put your knowledge to the test Get a visual practice question delivered to your inbox daily. Sign Up
