Total protein (g/dL)

All

< 2.5

>3

Specific gravity

All

< 1.020

>1.025

Cell count (10⁹/L)

Cattle

0.5–5

>8

Horses

0.5–5

>8

Dogs, cats

< 3

>5

Color

All

Colorless to yellow

Variable

Turbidity

All

Clear to moderate

Moderate to opaque

Bacteria

All

Absent

May be present