Dry Ice Euth. Info Needed ASAP - Page 2

IvoryReptiles · 03-12-2010, 07:05 PM

I am so sorry for the loss Tiki.......as for costs of removal of tumors.....it depends on your vet. I have a vet who is wonderful with small exotics and he is usually really cool about prices for surgeries they have (mostly my Sugar Gliders).

I know that euthanasia is a difficult choice for some, but can truly be the most Humane and caring thing we can do for a beloved pet who is suffering.

Mango Matto · 03-12-2010, 11:10 PM

Tiki she will appreciate what you are doing for her. We all mourn the passing of our fellow forum members pets.

txherp · 03-13-2010, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tikichick

I think it's too late for surgery. This tumor is larger than the rat's body. She can barely get around. I have a male rat with a small tumor that could still be removed. How much does that type of thing cost usually?

Poor girl

It has been a while since I had rats, but I remember the surgery was a little over $100.

kirsti71 · 03-13-2010, 02:12 PM

I use melatonin for my dogs and other critters when I see the appearence of lumps... I have given it to my dane for a bump on her leg- these are known to be cancer or tumors - it was given to my lab, I have used it on a few of my favorite rats too, in all I have seen great response- in the dane you cant even see it anymore.

kornberg · 03-13-2010, 02:58 PM

depends on the vet--the dr i work for works with the central texas rat people--he usually charges around 150-250 depending on the surgery

**tikichick** · 03-13-2010, 07:00 PM

How much melatonin would you give a rat?

kirsti71 · 03-13-2010, 07:29 PM

PM sent tiki

Dragonsmom · 03-15-2010, 01:40 PM

It is really sad that you have to put her down, my thoughts are with you guys. And yes 3 minutes seems very long, but it is a very humane death and they really don't suffer. HUGS!

kornberg · 03-15-2010, 02:56 PM

i wanted to let you know that we'll also euthanize rats and herps at my clinic, usually for no charge. we sedate them with anesthetic gas and give a lethal dose of phenobarbitol (stanard euthanasia drug). it's faster than the dry ice but less convenient. call me at 459-7676 if you need to.

**tikichick** · 03-15-2010, 07:04 PM

Where is your clinic located?

Island_herper · 03-15-2010, 09:34 PM

sorry to hear it. I have had to put one down before and I used this method. It seemed to work very quick.

**Rolly** · 03-15-2010, 09:38 PM

Sorry to hear about your pet Tiki

kornberg · 03-16-2010, 11:21 PM

on burnet, about a block south of koenig, next to amy's ice cream.

03-12-2010, 07:05 PM	#16
IvoryReptiles Addicted Adult Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Gender: Posts: 1,062	I am so sorry for the loss Tiki.......as for costs of removal of tumors.....it depends on your vet. I have a vet who is wonderful with small exotics and he is usually really cool about prices for surgeries they have (mostly my Sugar Gliders). I know that euthanasia is a difficult choice for some, but can truly be the most Humane and caring thing we can do for a beloved pet who is suffering. __________________ ~ JESSICA ~

03-12-2010, 11:10 PM	#17
Mango Matto Addicted Adult Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: houston Gender: Posts: 468	Tiki she will appreciate what you are doing for her. We all mourn the passing of our fellow forum members pets. __________________ If you’re killed, you’ve lost a very important part of your life.” Brooke Shields

03-13-2010, 02:12 PM	#19
kirsti71 Addicted Adult Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pleasanton,TX Gender: Posts: 381	I use melatonin for my dogs and other critters when I see the appearence of lumps... I have given it to my dane for a bump on her leg- these are known to be cancer or tumors - it was given to my lab, I have used it on a few of my favorite rats too, in all I have seen great response- in the dane you cant even see it anymore. __________________ Brush Country Animal Rescue Giving all Animals a 2nd Chance

03-13-2010, 02:58 PM	#20
kornberg Addicted Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Austin Gender: Posts: 610	depends on the vet--the dr i work for works with the central texas rat people--he usually charges around 150-250 depending on the surgery __________________ "I feel guilty about the huge hole in the ozone layer my haircuts created. It's my responsibility to right the wrongs of the 80's" --Bon Jovi

03-13-2010, 07:00 PM	#21
tikichick Site Admin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, Texas - YEEHAW! Gender: Posts: 12,641	How much melatonin would you give a rat? __________________ "Mai kolohe i ka mo' o o lele ka pali" - Do not bother lizards or you'll fall off a cliff.

03-13-2010, 07:29 PM	#22
kirsti71 Addicted Adult Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pleasanton,TX Gender: Posts: 381	PM sent tiki __________________ Brush Country Animal Rescue Giving all Animals a 2nd Chance

03-15-2010, 01:40 PM	#23
Dragonsmom Addicted Adult Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio Gender: Posts: 515	It is really sad that you have to put her down, my thoughts are with you guys. And yes 3 minutes seems very long, but it is a very humane death and they really don't suffer. HUGS! __________________ __________________ Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them. Dalai Lama

03-15-2010, 02:56 PM	#24
kornberg Addicted Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Austin Gender: Posts: 610	i wanted to let you know that we'll also euthanize rats and herps at my clinic, usually for no charge. we sedate them with anesthetic gas and give a lethal dose of phenobarbitol (stanard euthanasia drug). it's faster than the dry ice but less convenient. call me at 459-7676 if you need to. __________________ "I feel guilty about the huge hole in the ozone layer my haircuts created. It's my responsibility to right the wrongs of the 80's" --Bon Jovi

03-15-2010, 07:04 PM	#25
tikichick Site Admin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, Texas - YEEHAW! Gender: Posts: 12,641	Where is your clinic located? __________________ "Mai kolohe i ka mo' o o lele ka pali" - Do not bother lizards or you'll fall off a cliff.

03-15-2010, 09:34 PM	#26
Island_herper Addicted Adult Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Corpus Christi Gender: Posts: 275	sorry to hear it. I have had to put one down before and I used this method. It seemed to work very quick.

03-15-2010, 09:38 PM	#27
Rolly Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canyon Lake, Tx Gender: Posts: 15,254	Sorry to hear about your pet Tiki __________________ Rolly - http://rolly-polly.mybrute.com I think we need to install a breathalyzer on your keyboard. - Your Friendly Neighborhood Mods

03-16-2010, 11:21 PM	#28
kornberg Addicted Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Austin Gender: Posts: 610	on burnet, about a block south of koenig, next to amy's ice cream. __________________ "I feel guilty about the huge hole in the ozone layer my haircuts created. It's my responsibility to right the wrongs of the 80's" --Bon Jovi

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