Veterinary Necropsy of Dogs and Cats: A Case Based Approach

Your Practical Guide to Canine and Feline Necropsy

This book is a practical guide to performing a necropsy, understanding anatomical connections, and identifying underlying pathological findings using case examples of canine and feline necropsies. It takes a body systems approach, with each chapter including a clinical history, laboratory test results, and illustrated pathological findings. The book's practical and accessible approach provides self-assessment reviews at different levels, making it a useful resource for undergraduates, qualified vets, and pathologists.

Key Features

• Case Examples: It uses case examples of canine and feline necropsies, with each chapter including a clinical history, laboratory test results, and illustrated pathological findings.
• Self-Assessment: Each chapter contains a case report and a self-assessment review with model answers at both core and specialist levels.
• Body Systems Approach: It takes a body systems approach, covering the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, and more.
• Practical Tips: Throughout the book, there are tips on sample collection, lesion recognition, common artifacts and pitfalls, and advice on building confidence and competence with general procedures and dealing with complications.
• Mapped to Competencies: Cases are mapped to "Day One Competencies," making it a useful resource for undergraduates, qualified vets, and pathologists.