zen:
>But are those other methods less painful?  Really, how do we know?
 
I make relative judgements, foolishly assuming that strong reactions and
loud vocalizations are indicative of greater pain than lesser reactions
and silence.  I couldn't prove it if it were reversed.
 
>....your being OK with it doesn't make it right.
 
But it makes me happier when [even 1% of] ferrets don't scream out.
 
>and to distrust the opinions of distant unknown vets with their own
>agenda and profit issues and stuff to sell to vets who wanna make a
>profit
 
>Seems rather slanderous to assume eveyone except your chosen vet.
 
Having a bad grammar day ?
 
>..Is there a vet or vet tech that can comment?
 
Dr. Nelson commented to me, or rather lectured sternly, I submitted.
 
>But Bob you seem 'different' from your usual self.  <wink>
 
Scary, isn't it ?  :)
 
Bob
[Posted in FML issue 2925]