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Is my dog brain dead after seizure and coma? What about necropsy?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Does an Necropsy include tissue results. Dog waving head gets a seizure and flat lines then gets cpr and goes into a coma? Is he brain dead pupils dilated muscles not moving?
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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD
Veterinarian
Published on April 9, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am so sorry that this is happening!
Yes, necropsy's include a full exam off all tissues including the brain. Any abnormal tissue is sent for biopsy. I would have it done at a lab like Antech or Idexx or at a Veterinary School.
It is very likely that he is brain dead if his pupils are dilated and he isn't breathing on his own.
I hope this helps!
Yes, necropsy's include a full exam off all tissues including the brain. Any abnormal tissue is sent for biopsy. I would have it done at a lab like Antech or Idexx or at a Veterinary School.
It is very likely that he is brain dead if his pupils are dilated and he isn't breathing on his own.
I hope this helps!
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