This service is currently unavailable. Contact the Animal Health Laboratory (AHL) at the University of Guelph for any postmortem inquiries.

It is never easy to face the loss of a pet, let alone when the cause of death is unclear.

In-clinic/mobile postmortem services are available on a very limited basis (use contact form to inquire).

If you suspect rabies or any other reportable disease, or if the case may become a legal case, please contact the Animal Health Laboratory at the University of Guelph. In-clinic/mobile postmortem services typically will not include assessment of the brain/spinal cord. 

How to Prepare:

1. Discuss with your client the limitations of cosmetic and in-clinic postmortems.

2. DO NOT FREEZE the body/tissues. Keep refrigerated. If already frozen, please contact VETPATH Canada to discuss.

3. Call VETPATH Canada to set up a visit to your clinic/location.

4. If additional testing is required, unless another lab is requested by you, histopathology will be performed through VETPATH Canada, and other tests (microbiology, virology, toxicology, etc.) will be submitted to the Animal Health Laboratory at the University of Guelph (Guelph, Ontario, Canada).