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On the Cutting Edge: Cat Dissection
Why dissect a cat?
Computer-assisted learning and the use of plastinated specimens can supplement dissection, but they cannot give a complete idea of
what an organ or organ system is really like. Dissection is the best way for students to obtain knowledge of tissue
characteristics, such as strength, composition, color, and texture and to understand the
3-dimensional relationships of organs
and organ systems.
One of the best specimens to use for exploring mammalian anatomy is the cat. It is large enough for its internal organs (which are much like our own) to be found easily and for its blood vessels to be traced, but not so large as to present special difficulty in storage and handling. Preserved cat specimens are also reasonably priced and readily available. How does Carolina obtain its cats?
Animal shelters licensed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) supply us with euthanized cats that would otherwise be destined
for the landfills were they not reutilized for science classrooms. The USDA, under the Animal Welfare Act, governs the procurement of
animals. Carolina is proud to have an outstanding USDA inspection and compliance record, and we are committed to treating all animals
in a humane manner.
Getting started: External anatomy
Explore your specimen’s external anatomy using the following procedure.
Extend your inquiry
Use our detailed Cat Dissection BioKit® to teach your high school or college students about mammalian structure. The complete
kit provides materials for a class of 30. Working in pairs, students study major organs, organ systems, and basic feline anatomy
and physiology through guided dissection. The Cat Dissection BioKit® features Carolina’s Perfect Solution® cats—preserved and
shipped in our unique, proprietary formula that creates a superior, more natural-looking specimen. It also includes the highly
detailed Dissection of the Cat laboratory manual to use as a reference.
Learn more
To learn more about our extensive selection of classroom dissection kits and resources and
Carolina’s Perfect Solution® specimens, visit
www.carolina.com/preserved, where you can also find secure online shopping, product information, classroom resources, activities, and
additional teaching tips.
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