Abstract: A manure collection device (10) for a quadruped, having: a manure collection receptacle (12); a support Harness (28) for said manure collection receptable (12); wherein said support harness (28) is configured to support said manure collection receptacle adjacent said anus of said rump of said quadruped or substantially reaward of said rump of said quadruped, so that said manure is collected substantially above said level of said legs of said quadruped.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for collecting urine from a female quadruped, the apparatus comprising a urine collector having: a urine receptacle having a urine inlet for receiving urine; a support member for supporting the receptacle, the support member locatable to bridge the buttocks of the quadruped adjacent to and below the vulva thereof and generally conforming to the shape of the rump to thereby resist lateral displacement; wherein the receptacle is supported by the support member so that the urine inlet is proximate to and substantially surrounds the periphery of the urethra.