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Colorimetric assays are generally used for this purpose, although their cross-reactivity could lead to incorrect determinations. Given the importance of selectivity in detecting endogenous compounds, this study explored the use of liquid chromatography\u2013tandem mass spectrometry (LC\u2013MS\/MS) to enhance uric acid and allantoin measurement in both serum and urine from dogs, as well as urine from bovines. The most effective analytical strategy was identified and successfully applied to an initial batch of samples collected from healthy dogs and bovines. 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