Table 2.
Methods of euthanasia for dogs and cats
| Method of euthanasiaa | Number of establishments that euthanized dogs (%) | Number of establishments that euthanized cats (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium pentobarbital | 30 (61) | 26 (53) |
| T-61 | 11 (23) | 17 (35) |
| Carbon monoxide | 1 (2) | 1 (2) |
| Gunshot | 1 (2) | 0 (0) |
| Sodium pentobarbital or carbon monoxide | 1 (2) | 1 (2) |
| Sodium pentobarbital or T-61 | 4 (8) | 3 (6) |
| Sodium pentobarbital or gunshot | 1 (2) | 1 (2) |
| Total | 49b | 49c |
a
Methods were not used simultaneously, but selected according to circumstances.
b
Two establishments did not euthanize dogs, 8 sent dogs to a veterinarian, but did not provide details of the euthanasia methods, 1 establishment did not provide details of the method used for dogs.
c
Four establishments did not euthanize cats, 6 sent cats to a veterinarian but did not provide details of the euthanasia methods, 1 establishment did not provide details of the method used for cats.