Description
Description
Using case examples of canine and feline necropsies, Veterinary Necropsy of Dogs and Cats is a practical guide to performing a necropsy, understanding anatomical connections and underlying pathological findings. It takes a body systems approach to cover the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system etc. chapter by chapter, each including a clinical history, laboratory test results and illustrated pathological findings.
Each chapter contains the case report and a self-assessment review with model answers at core and specialist levels. Throughout are tips on sample collection, lesion recognition, common artefacts and pitfalls and advice from experienced practitioners on building confidence and competence with general procedures and dealing with complications and difficult cases.
Veterinary Necropsy of Dogs and Cats is a useful resource for undergraduates, qualified vets and pathologists as it provides self-assessment review at different levels, and cases are mapped to Day One Competencies. The approach is very practical and accessible, with advice and commentary from the authors, based on their experience.
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Table of contents
- Introduction
- Cardiovascular system cases
- Gastrointestinal cases
- Respiratory cases
- Hepatic cases
- Urinary cases
- Musculoskeletal cases
- Haematopoietic cases
- Reproductive cases
- Central nervous system cases
- Endocrine cases
- Complex cases

Jennifer Irving, Vet Record, Nov 2024 –
Undoubtedly a useful and good-value resource for veterinary undergraduates, veterinary professionals undertaking in-house necropsies of dogs and cats, and for those who have just started or are thinking of becoming an anatomic pathology resident.
Wes Baumgartner, DVM, PhD, DACVP (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine) –
This book is a useful introduction for those clinicians (and perhaps first year pathology residents) who are interested in improving their skills in necropsy and interpretation and have some experience in the process. It provides a nice step between mere how-to-do explanations of necropsy and in-depth or cyclopedic treatments. The objective of the book is necessary, and overall, it achieves it.