My second year has flown by before my eyes and I can hardly believe it. Looking back on the year, there has been an incredible amount of material that we have learned, and one of the most valuable and practical things that I have learned is about how to interpret blood work. The complete blood […]
The Truth About Necropsy
Ever wonder why we veterinarians perform necropsies? Postmortem exam and dissection of a deceased animal certainly isn’t the most pleasant of activities—many a stomach has been turned by the sights and smells encountered during a necropsy. Plus, it’s a physical challenge and a two- or three-person job to complete one on a 1,000 lb horse! […]
The Highs and Lows of Life on Pathology
Pathology has a reputation for being the most easy-going of rotations. I found that to be true! Not only did the reasonable hours (8 am – 5 pm) allow me to catch up on sleep, but we also had first pick of the Pathology candy bowl, a hospital institution much appreciated by sleep- and food-deprived […]
