Disecting a cat-why?

[2amigos]

In A&P1 we start disecting a cat this week. Four people to one cat. What is the point? I wish we could have a one on one with the cat. I'm taking my digital camera, so I can review at home. Just wondering if you wiser students knew the purpose.

Thanks!

Cheryl Moore

[vettech]

Originally posted by bet0326

I know I'm a little late on this one but.........in high school I dissected both a mink and a cat. The cat is a field day compared to the mink. The cat is (I can't find another word) so clean on the inside. Minks..........they have mink oil. Mink oil is disgusting. The smell gets everywhere and stays there. I had to throw away all my clothes after Junior year of high school. I love cats and have one as a pet but, I'll take a cat over a mink anyday. Ironically, my nursing school does the mink. figures.

Dunno if I could do a mink... looks too much like a ferret. (Actually, they're very closely related)