A rabbit is presented for hematuria, stranguria, lethargy, and anorexia. A UA is performed and a radiograph is taken and uroliths are diagnosed. The rabbit is anesthetized and a cystotomy is performed to correct the problem. (Key: remember, the color of rabbit urine can vary from clear to white to red depending on diet and individual variation.) UA is an abbreviation meaning:

A) breaking down fluid into many parts
B) lysing urinary stones
C) a blood test to check kidney function
D) a urine test to check for uremia
E) breaking down urine into its basic components

E