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Can I still get a necropsy for my dog after he was euthanized?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | 12 years and 2 months old | 60 lbs
My dog (who had Cushing's) died on Friday after an x-ray showed spleen abnormalities. We had him euthanised as he was not going to survive the tip to the referral clinic. Is it possible to have a necropsy after being euthanised in these circumstances. Is it too late to ask?
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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on May 14, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss. if he is still at your vet clinic in the freezer it is still possible to have a necropsy done although i am not sure it's something you want to have done if you already know the cause of the illness.
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