Comparative Studies on Different Embalming Fluids in Ethically Sourced Canine Cadavers

Abstract

Two female Spitz dog cadavers were procured after postmortem and were embalmed using two perfusion fluids, one with 10% formalin and the other with modified saturated salt solution through the major regional arteries. They were then kept at room temperature for two days and further stored at 4°C in a cooler for the next one month. Tissue pieces were collected from various muscles, blood vessels and nerves to check the quality of fixation. The paraffin sections from both techniques showed normal histoarchitecture ensuring proper fixation, similar to those collected from a purposely sacrificed and formalin embalmed animal. Even after storage for a period of one year in the cooler at 4°C the perfused specimens appeared normal in colour and consistency without foul odor. The consistency of the specimens perfused with modified saturated salt solution was comparatively soft.