Medaille College
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Buffalo, NY

Study Guide- Euthanasia

1. What is the definition of euthanasia?

2. Why is euthanasia performed in the research lab?

3. Who sets the guidelines for euthanasia?

4. What is the definition of distress?

5. What are the essential requirements for euthanasia?

6. List several criteria of proper euthanasia.

7. What is the preferred gas to use for euthanasia (and subsequent food)?

8. How & why should the euthanasia chamber be cared for?

9. What is the most reliable and rapid method to euthanized dogs & cats?

10. What is a nonanimal problem associated with sodium pentobarbital?

11.  Why is cervical dislocation a conditionally acceptable method of euthanasia & what is the requirement to make it acceptable?

12. What are acceptable methods for euthanasia of:

    1. Small rodents

    2. Small rabbits

    3. Large rabbits

    4. Dogs and cats

    5. Nonhuman primates

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