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A catch vessel for animal excrement includes a catch vessel for animal excrement, the catch vessel including a collection vessel configured to receive and hold an animal excrement, a volumetric scale coupled to the collection vessel and configured to receive at least a portion of the animal excremen

A catch vessel for animal excrement includes a catch vessel for animal excrement, the catch vessel including a collection vessel configured to receive and hold an animal excrement, a volumetric scale coupled to the collection vessel and configured to receive at least a portion of the animal excrement, the volumetric scale including a removable cover, an extension handle coupled to the collection vessel and the extension handle is configured to telescope between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. The catch vessel for animal excrement is useful for collection of pet and animal excrement for testing.

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1. A catch vessel for animal excrement, the catch vessel comprising: a collection vessel configured to receive and hold an animal excrement;a volumetric scale coupled to the collection vessel and configured to receive at least a portion of the animal excrement; andan extension handle coupled to the

1. A catch vessel for animal excrement, the catch vessel comprising: a collection vessel configured to receive and hold an animal excrement;a volumetric scale coupled to the collection vessel and configured to receive at least a portion of the animal excrement; andan extension handle coupled to the collection vessel;wherein the extension handle is coupled to the collection vessel via the volumetric scale. 2. The catch vessel of claim 1, wherein the volumetric scale is a graduated cylinder. 3. The catch vessel of claim 1, wherein the extension handle is configured to telescope between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. 4. The catch vessel of claim 1, wherein the extension handle is solid and includes an ergonomic grip having a finger loop. 5. The catch vessel of claim 1, wherein the extension handle includes an internal cavity configured as a storage for gloves and sanitary liners of the catch vessel. 6. The catch vessel of claim 1, wherein the collection vessel configured to receive the animal excrement while resting on a ground surface. 7. The catch vessel of claim 1, wherein the animal excrement is a liquid animal excrement sample; and wherein the volumetric scale is fluidly coupled to the catch vessel, and the volumetric scale is further configured to receive the liquid animal excrement sample upon rotating the catch vessel about a collection axis such that at least a portion of the collection vessel is elevated above the volumetric scale. 8. The catch vessel of claim 7, further comprising a handle spill guard, the handle spill guard fixed to the collection vessel, and configured to limit spillage of the liquid animal excrement sample from the collection vessel upon rotation of the catch vessel about the collection axis. 9. The catch vessel of claim 7, wherein the volumetric scale includes a disposal port distal from the collection vessel, and a removable cover configured to retain the liquid animal excrement sample while in a closed configuration and to release the liquid animal excrement sample while in an open configuration. 10. The catch vessel of claim 9, wherein the removable cover includes an integrated ring configured for attachment of accessories. 11. The catch vessel of claim 1, wherein the volumetric scale includes least one transparent portion configured to enable a user to visually inspect the animal excrement. 12. The catch vessel of claim 1, wherein the collection vessel includes a “V”-shaped bottom configured to reduce splash-out of the animal excrement. 13. The catch vessel of claim 1, wherein the catch vessel is adapted for a predetermined animal; and wherein the collection vessel is configured to hold at least 10 percent of a typical excrement quantity for the predetermined animal. 14. The catch vessel of claim 1, further comprising a disposable sanitary liner configured to line at least one of the collection vessel and the volumetric scale. 15. The catch vessel of claim 1, wherein the extension handle is configured to position the collection vessel for the collection of the animal excrement by the user from a standing position of the user. 16. A catch vessel for animal excrement, the catch vessel comprising: a collection vessel configured to receive and hold an animal excrement;a volumetric scale coupled to the collection vessel and configured to receive at least a portion of the animal excrement;an extension handle coupled to the collection vessel;a handle spill guard fixed to the collection vessel, and configured to limit spillage of the liquid animal excrement sample from the collection vessel upon rotation of the catch vessel about a collection axis; anda disposable sanitary liner configured to line at least one of the collection vessel and the volumetric scale; andwherein the extension handle is coupled to the collection vessel via the volumetric scale;wherein the volumetric scale is a graduated cylinder;wherein the extension handle is configured to telescope between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration;wherein the extension handle includes an ergonomic grip having a finger loop;wherein the extension handle includes an internal cavity configured as a storage for gloves and sanitary liners of the catch vessel;wherein the collection vessel is configured to receive the animal excrement while resting on a ground surface;wherein the animal excrement is a liquid animal excrement sample;wherein the volumetric scale is fluidly coupled to the catch vessel, and the volumetric scale is further configured to receive the liquid animal excrement sample upon rotating the catch vessel about the collection axis such that at least a portion of the collection vessel is elevated above the volumetric scale;wherein a removable cover includes an integrated ring configured for attachment of accessories;wherein the volumetric scale includes least one transparent portion configured to enable a user to visually inspect the animal excrement;wherein the collection vessel includes a “V”-shaped bottom configured to reduce splash-out of the animal excrement;wherein the catch vessel is adapted for a predetermined animal;wherein the collection vessel is configured to hold at least 10 percent of a typical excrement quantity for the predetermined animal; andwherein the extension handle is configured to position the collection vessel for the collection of the animal excrement by the user from a standing position of the user. 17. The catch vessel for animal excrement system of claim 16, further comprising a set of instructions; and wherein the catch vessel is arranged as a kit. 18. A method for catching animal excrement, the method comprising the steps of: providing a catch vessel for animal excrement, the catch vessel including a collection vessel configured to receive and hold an animal excrement,a volumetric scale coupled to the collection vessel and configured to receive at least a portion of the animal excrement, the volumetric scale including a removable cover, andan extension handle coupled to the collection vessel;installing sanitary liner onto at least one portion of the catch vessel that is intended to come into contact with the animal excrement;extending the extension handle from a retracted length to an extended length;placing the catch vessel underneath an animal and in a position to collect the animal excrement;collecting the animal excrement from the animal;measuring a sample of the animal excrement;removing the removable cover from the volumetric scale; andtransferring the sample of the animal excrement from the volumetric scale. 19. The method of claim 18, further comprising the steps of: closing the removable cover;discarding the sanitary liner; andstoring the catch vessel.