I wondered about that same question a while ago when ferret was dying
and the only vet hospital that will do ferrets in the middle of the
night is a half hour away. So I Googled for information. The best
answer was from a rattery right here near Tucson that has detailed
information about making a carbon dioxide filled chamber and using
simple baking soda and vinegar to provide the gas. There is a proper
way to do it so the animal isn't frightened but slowly goes into a
stupor before the lethal concentration is given. The directions were
for an animal up to two pounds. I have never had to use this method yet
but some times I am tempted when I know a ferret is on the way to the
Rainbow Bridge. Then I have to drive 25 miles to our vet, pay for the
euthanasia and drive home again. This would be much less costly.

Carol Owens
Ferret Friends, Inc.
Tucson AZ

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