From:
kath0524
Date: 2002-03-28 08:37:00 UTC
Subject: Re: I need help to put my friend to his final sleep.
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., "miamiferret" <mjanke@m...> wrote:
>I believe that would be called intraperatoneal (sp?) or
intracardial. I think what is used is called something like b-
euthanasia, but don't quote me on that. I'm sure it's the same
that's used for cats, dogs, etc.
> I would absolutely want (and do) have my ferret HEAVILY sedated
before either of the above methods.
Champ was euthanized using b-euthanasia (I think that's the right
name, Mike). He was injected in the peratoneal area. He was NOT
sedated first. There was no reaction whatsoever. He just laid in my
arms, went to "sleep", and his heart stopped. It was probably just a
few seconds. I saw no sign of pain or discomfort. I think it was
similar to a vaccination.
Now, the one to the heart may be painful. I don't think I could
stand that one.
Katharine