When to Euthanize Your Rat and How
todays video is going to be about When to Euthanize your pet rat… and How?
I strongly believe a rat should only ever be euthanized when they are suffering, either emotionally or physically and when all other treatment options have been explored.
Quality of life is the deciding factor. Can your rat still enjoy life? Does he or she enjoy food? Company? Play? Attention? Or is he or she just uncomfortable and continuing to decline despite medical treatment? As your rat’s caregiver, it is up to you to decide, unselfishly and honestly, whether or not your rat’s enjoyment of life is outweighing his/her suffering or discomfort.
When you have decided that euthanasia is the right thing to do, make absolutely sure that you go to a trusted vet who will give you all the time you need. There is no way to humanely euthanize your rat at home.
Signs that your vet is not the right person to euthanize your rat:
The vet is Rushing
he or she is Refusing to explain the process
Refusing to allow you to be present during the euthanasiaor
Refusing to use inhaled anaesthetic
The euthanasia itself should involve 2 steps:
the first step is An inhaled anesthetic used to prepare the rat. Oxygen can also be given in cases of advanced respiratory disease where the rat is panicked and unable to breathe comfortably.
The next step should only be taken once your rat is completely relaxed and unresponsive. An injection of the euthanasia agent which will stop the beating of the heart. This injection must NOT be given directly into the heart or any body organ, even if the rat is sedated. The risk of your rat feeling this horribly painful procedure is too great a risk. The injection must be into the soft tissue of the abdomen (right side) using a 21-25 gauge needle. In this case, overdosing is always preferable to under-dosing.
Remember that your rat should never be euthanized at home, this is considered very inhumane and painful
I hope this video help in explaining when and how your rat should be euthanized.
I suggest Looking for support to cope with the passing of your beloved rat.
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