An analytical sample collector for collecting animal urine is provided herein, comprising a container 2 a collection device 1 including a receiver 3 and a channelling element 4 and an attractant composition that emits an odour which attracts animals to urinate on the receiver. The attractant composition may be present on or in the receiver, and may comprise an ammonia or urea based compound. The collection device may be self supporting and constructed of interlocking paperboard panels 7,8. The collection device is preferably an elongate member, a portion of which being the channelling member and a further portion being the receiver, which protrudes from the collector. The elongate device may be formed from a resilient material. Also provided are kits and methods of obtaining an analytical sample of animal urine, and methods of collecting and analysing an analytical sample of urine from a canine.
