Euthanasia Techniques for Exotics

What are obstacle to being able to perform a euthanasia

Small patient size

Hypovolaemic shock leading to peripheral vein collapse

Severe dyspnoea

All of the above.

What is NOT a disadvantage when using a sedative given intramuscularly?

fast onset

drug causes hypotension and thus peripheral vein collapse

cost of vial when only small amount is used

documentation required with scheduled drugs of addiction

Which statement is correct. Euthanasia is performed when:

the catheter is placed but before sedation as sedation is not needed.

during stage I excitation when breath-holding.

once the pet reaches stage III anaesthesia – no response to toe pinch

the animal is taken away from the client as they don’t need to see their pet die.

Suitable veins for catheterisation in the guinea pig include:

a) cephalic vein

b) lateral saphenous vein

c) lateral tarsal vein

d) jugular vein

e) A, B and C

What is a recommended euthanasia techniques for rats that can be used while the owner is present

Cervical dislocation

Carbon dioxide inhalation

Anaesthesia followed by intracardiac injection of euthanasia solution

Intraperitoneal euthanasia solution

What are suitable sedation medications for rabbits prior to euthanasia?

Alfaxalone

Medetomidine

Diazepam

Any of the above

What is the correct answer. Mask induction of anaesthesia of the rabbit prior to euthanasia

Is always smooth and occurs within a minute

Will take a few minutes and breath-holding is common

Is not needed as just intravenous euthanasia solution can be given

Must never be used as rabbits may jump off the table

Reasons for euthanasia of exotic pets may include

dyspnoea due to end stage lung disease

collapse

broken spine

any of the above

The heart can be located in a rodent by:

Does not need to be accurate, injecting into the chest cavity will be sufficient.

Palpating the apex beat behind the elbow, 1cm above the sternum

Giving the injection between the front legs, level with the collarbones

Death is confirmed by:

Absence of corneal reflex

Cessation of breathing for longer than 3 minutes

Absence of heartbeat

All of the above

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Euthanasia Techniques for Exotics