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Skin Biopsy in Cats

Skin biopsy provides tissue for microscopic examination.

Skin biopsy provides tissue for microscopic examination. It helps classify inflammatory lesions or tumors when appearance alone cannot establish the diagnosis.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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