[QUOTE]Originally posted by SpencerTheLion:
[B]...this is sort of related (treatment of animals), and controversial for sure (twice).

When a pet is euthanized, don't they just give it a single overdose of barbituates? Hope someone knows.

His Spence! I know that over here, when a cat or dog is put asleep, they are injected with and overdose of the normal anesthetic given to animals prior to surgery. So, as explained to me; the pet goes to sleep...but then never wakes up. I've seen it happen. It was distressing for me, and the animal was worried before being injected. Once injected, I have to say, it seems very peaceful, and painless, and surprisingly fast acting.