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Originally Posted by Ria P
You know when the time has come to help your hamster along the way.
I had a hamster euthanized this week who was still eating, drinking and mobile but a scan showed up a number of problems and the prognosis was poor. She would have faced a future of suffering and that was the last thing i wanted for her.
Personally, i wouldn't put a hamster who is over 2 years old through surgery or invasive tests.
I would never have a hamster euthanized by injection only. I believe that this is illegal in the UK anyway.
Gas is used like an anesthetic to make them unconscious before the lethal injection is administered.
You can ask to be present.
Burial or cremation is a personal choice only you can make.
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Ria P: Thank you so much for sharing your experience and I'm really sorry for your loss! Was a gas chamber or a mask used for your hamster? I think I'm feeling unsure about it because I've now read that you can't be with your hamster if they use gas first. Maybe I can request it... I hate not knowing exactly what's going to happen. Maybe I should try and speak to the vet that will be doing it so I can feel more at ease about the situation!
Really appreciate your take on this, thank you
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