A vet recomended me ether. :-( It is expensive for bring a gerbil for euthanasia to a vet. How much is it in USA or in other countries? Spela Julian and Jackie wrote: > Spela Marincic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote > > >what do you think about ether for eutanasia for gerbils? > > > >Spela > > It is dangerous storing ether, being very flammable. It is also highly > irritant to the linings of the lungs. This is especially true with > rodents. It is not approved for use on laboratory animals for these > reasons. > > On the other hand, although not ideal, it is better than most of the > alternatives available to ordinary pet keepers. > > On the whole I would always recommend a vet for euthanasia except where > the animal is in severe pain or other extreme circumstances that > something needs to be done immediately. > > -- > Julian > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > National Gerbil Society > http://www.gerbils.co.uk/
