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Table 12-7

Urinalysis Reference Values for Miniature Pigs. 1,16,21,34

Parameter

Reference Value

Specific gravity 1.010-1.050

pH 6.9 (range 5-8)

Color

Protein

Red blood cells (per

HPF)

White blood cells (per

HPF)

Crystals

Bacteria

Yellow-dark amber; may be slightly cloudy

Negative to trace

0-5

0-5

Common, occasionally pathologic; 21 calcium oxalate or triple

phosphate crystals

Numerous in voided samples; only significant if numerous WBCs

also present

Table 12-8

Biological and Physiological Data of Miniature Pigs. 3,5,12,16,19,22

Parameter

Value

Life expectancy 14-21 yr (avg 15-18)

Respiratory rate

(breaths/min)

Newborn 50-60

Weaned pigs 25-40

10-15 wk 30-40

15-26 wk 25-35

Adult 12-18

Heart rate

(beats/min)

Newborn 200-250

Weaned pigs 90-100

10-15 wk 80-90

15-26 wk 75-85

816

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