A 10-year-old female Pit Bull Terrier dog is presented for w…

A 10-year-old female Pit Bull Terrier dog is presented for wellness evaluation. Physical examination shows a skin mass of approximately 5 mm in diameter on her back. The veterinarian does not suspect it is malignant. Which type of biopsy is most appropriate to perform on this tissue?

A 5-year-old Chow Chow dog is evaluated because of a 1-year…

A 5-year-old Chow Chow dog is evaluated because of a 1-year history of chronic otitis externa. The veterinarian has scheduled surgery for this dog. In addition to clipping and aseptically preparing both sides of the pinna and the adjacent skin, which of the following is also a necessary part of prep?