A pet postmortem examination, also known as a necropsy, is the animal version of an autopsy. It is a veterinary procedure performed by a veterinarian or veterinary pathologist to determine the cause of death in a pet. The necropsy is a valuable tool that can provide pet owners with closure and peace of mind, especially when the cause of death is unclear. It can also help to identify underlying health conditions that may have contributed to the pet’s death, which can be helpful in preventing similar illnesses in other pets.