The number of vertebrae varies within various cat breeds. Thus, you may have the question – how many vertebrae does a cat have? Here, I will show you the ideal number of a cat’s vertebrae from its vertebral column with a diagram. Quick answer: the cat has 49 – 55 vertebrae in its vertebral column. … Read more

The anatomy of a cat rib cage is different than that of dogs and horses. First, you may raise the question – how many ribs does a cat have? The number of the cat’s ribs is similar to the dog’s (26 ribs). Here, I will count the ribs from the cat’s axial skeleton and compare … Read more

The cat tail bones are the smallest caudal vertebrae of the vertebral column. These are the parts of the cat’s axial skeleton. The number of these bones is variable in the cat tails. Here, I will discuss the unique osteological features of the tail bone from the cats. You will also know the actual numbers … Read more

The dog uterus anatomy consists of three main parts – horns, body, and cervix. You will find a significant variation in both external and internal features of a dog’s uterus compared to the cows. As a veterinarian, I have studied the anatomical features of a dog uterus with actual live samples. Thus, I may help … Read more

The dog sesamoid bones are present near free-moving joints of the limbs. These small sesame-like bones develop within the tendons of a dog’s limbs. Here, I will show the location of sesamoid bones in the dog with their number from each leg. In this article, you will also find the detailed anatomy of the largest … Read more

The dog eye anatomy includes eyeball, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal apparatus. This article will help you to know the details of these structures from the dog eye with labeled diagrams. Quick overview: The eyeball of a dog eye is located in the orbital cavity and consists of 3 tunics – fibrous, vascular, and nervous. You … Read more