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.
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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