Successful euthanasia of a juvenile fin whale.
A stranded juvenile fin whale was successfully euthanized with an intravenous injection of sedative and cardioplegic drugs. Veterinarians may face a number of serious difficulties if called to perform this task, and advance preparation is required for successful euthanasia of these animals.
Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3.
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D000818:Animals; D005065:Euthanasia; D008297:Male; D008619:Mepivacaine; D011325:Prince Edward Island; D014907:Whales
D008619:Mepivacaine