Post by duncandino on Feb 17, 2007 0:02:46 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Necropsy[/glow]
What is it?
Necropsy is the examination of your pet’s body after death, also referred to as postmortem (think autopsy, but on an animal).
Upon the death of your pet, it can be very difficult to discuss or think about something like this. Owners should make the consideration ahead of time, so when your pet’s time has come, you are ready. Discuss with your vet, as many will be interested in performing a necropsy on your ferret, particularly if the animal had various illnesses or health conditions. Your vet may not ask you when the time has come, as it may be a difficult time for many. Take the initiative and ask your vet ahead of time.
Why should you consider it?
If you had a sudden illness or death of your ferret, a necropsy may help the vet determine the cause of illness or death. This could be especially important if you have multiple pets in your home. The spread of illness to other pets might be prevented or contained and treated if the cause is known.
If your ferret may have been suffering from illness or health conditions and undergoing treatment, the vet may determine the effectiveness of the treatments. This can be used for your vet, other vets and the ferret community in general. They may learn what effects the various treatments have on the condition, long term effects, and drive further research and development of new and improved treatments.
What does it cost?
The cost may vary depending on your vet, but it is generally inexpensive, as it is a learning experience for your vet. You may also want to consider having your vet send samples to the pathologist for an additional cost, which can reveal even more information. Tissue samples, particularly from tumors and other abnormal tissues, can be examined on another level and have many advantages. They will also determine if the tissue may have been cancerous, effects of treatment, and so on.
*On a side note, you may consider sending samples to a pathologist after a surgery is performed to remove a tumor as well.
In my personal experience, I researched and discussed with my vet prior to the time of death of my ferret. My vet was aware of my wishes and agreed to perform the necropsy when the time came. My cost for the necropsy was $60. I was able to have my ferret cremated after necropsy, so if that is your preference, you should not rule out necropsy because of it.
There are many other reasons to consider a necropsy upon the death of your pet, but I’ve attempted to list what I feel would be the most important to you, and hopefully put the thought out there for you to think about and research further.
What is it?
Necropsy is the examination of your pet’s body after death, also referred to as postmortem (think autopsy, but on an animal).
Upon the death of your pet, it can be very difficult to discuss or think about something like this. Owners should make the consideration ahead of time, so when your pet’s time has come, you are ready. Discuss with your vet, as many will be interested in performing a necropsy on your ferret, particularly if the animal had various illnesses or health conditions. Your vet may not ask you when the time has come, as it may be a difficult time for many. Take the initiative and ask your vet ahead of time.
Why should you consider it?
If you had a sudden illness or death of your ferret, a necropsy may help the vet determine the cause of illness or death. This could be especially important if you have multiple pets in your home. The spread of illness to other pets might be prevented or contained and treated if the cause is known.
If your ferret may have been suffering from illness or health conditions and undergoing treatment, the vet may determine the effectiveness of the treatments. This can be used for your vet, other vets and the ferret community in general. They may learn what effects the various treatments have on the condition, long term effects, and drive further research and development of new and improved treatments.
What does it cost?
The cost may vary depending on your vet, but it is generally inexpensive, as it is a learning experience for your vet. You may also want to consider having your vet send samples to the pathologist for an additional cost, which can reveal even more information. Tissue samples, particularly from tumors and other abnormal tissues, can be examined on another level and have many advantages. They will also determine if the tissue may have been cancerous, effects of treatment, and so on.
*On a side note, you may consider sending samples to a pathologist after a surgery is performed to remove a tumor as well.
In my personal experience, I researched and discussed with my vet prior to the time of death of my ferret. My vet was aware of my wishes and agreed to perform the necropsy when the time came. My cost for the necropsy was $60. I was able to have my ferret cremated after necropsy, so if that is your preference, you should not rule out necropsy because of it.
There are many other reasons to consider a necropsy upon the death of your pet, but I’ve attempted to list what I feel would be the most important to you, and hopefully put the thought out there for you to think about and research further.
all my kids are doing well otter is getting real beefy feeling <winter weight?> and his coat is getting real soft not many noticeable changes overall,, new guy is getting big
Daxy is SO happy the weather is cooling off! He doesn't like the AC - it limits him to one room but when I let him go other places, he just flat ferrets cause it's too hote