necropsy

Halligan said a necropsy would get to the underlying causes of a pet’s death, a service that the Marina Veterinary Center, and a number of other veterinary hospitals, can perform at the owner’s request.

At least six animals have pending necropsies, prosecutors said.

Irvine police said they are working with veterinary professionals to perform necropsies to determine how the dogs died.

The Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach is performing a necropsy to determine the animal’s cause of death.

A necropsy revealed that Zinna died of dehydration and starvation due to being confined.