the best way to kill a fish that is sick - Page 4

Darejohn · 11/03/2009, 07:49 PM

this is sad!

TampaSnooker · 11/03/2009, 07:52 PM

Sad, yes but I bet most of us have had to confront the issue at some point.

tabwyo · 11/03/2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mammut89

How can hammer not be the best ?

it takes a split second.

bam on the head and its no more.

It's because they don't really want to pony up to the fact that they are killing something.

IMO, the fastest method possible is best for the animal. If you are going to do the deed then own up to it and do it fast. All of this anesthetic crap is just a way for you to try and not feel guilty about doing it.

Xgame2k · 11/03/2009, 09:26 PM

put it in your mouth and chew.

03sonicstang · 11/03/2009, 09:47 PM

I've never had to do it; I have a 15 year old dog that is really starting to slow down; cannot walk up the stairs, having accidents in the house, etc......its just hard to think about! Fish, dogs, cats, whatever it is...this is never easy. I personally think anything quick is the best...but the hammer sounds a little scary for me....not sure if I could man up to it....

jackson6745 · 11/03/2009, 11:30 PM

Dude, don't hammer your dogs head

03sonicstang · 11/04/2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jackson6745

Dude, don't hammer your dogs head

LOL; you know what I mean!!!

cutnup · 11/04/2009, 09:28 AM

Rofl!!

mesamech · 11/04/2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jackson6745

Dude, don't hammer your dogs head

That is funny!

DougD1 · 11/13/2009, 02:56 PM

This is something everyone has to do sooner or later and should of course be done as humanely as possible.

The best way is to cut through the brain or upper spine (directly behind the eye) severing the head. This is the method recommended by the American Veterinarian Association and obviously makes the most sense.

it results in an instantaneous loss of consciousness. There may be reflex movements in the body, but the fish is already unconscious. Just make sure the knife is sharp, big enough, and well-positioned before making the cut.

Anesthetics would do the job but are not available. Clove Oil etc. are not reliable. Freezing causes pain and is slow (fish have cold (pain) receptors). The idea that the severed head continues to feel pain makes no sense, because the brain is destroyed and the fish is unconscious.

Financial Panth · 11/13/2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefski's

technically it is not poison but anesthesia.

are you from the Jeffery Dalmer school of euthanasia? is that how you would want to go over an anesthetic?

Carl

Ding ding ding!

No pain, no fuss, no muss.

tabwyo · 11/13/2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DougD1

This is something everyone has to do sooner or later and should of course be done as humanely as possible.

The best way is to cut through the brain or upper spine (directly behind the eye) severing the head. This is the method recommended by the American Veterinarian Association and obviously makes the most sense.

it results in an instantaneous loss of consciousness. There may be reflex movements in the body, but the fish is already unconscious. Just make sure the knife is sharp, big enough, and well-positioned before making the cut.

Anesthetics would do the job but are not available. Clove Oil etc. are not reliable. Freezing causes pain and is slow (fish have cold (pain) receptors). The idea that the severed head continues to feel pain makes no sense, because the brain is destroyed and the fish is unconscious.

I second this motion and move to have it written into law.....

billsreef · 11/14/2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DougD1

Anesthetics would do the job but are not available.

Fish anesthetics are indeed readily available from several mail order places, both hobby suppliers and aquaculture suppliers. While I might order MS-222 in 1kg jars, it is also available in small hobby sized quantities as well

11/03/2009, 11:30 PM	#81
jackson6745 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rockaway Park, NY Posts: 4,730	Dude, don't hammer your dogs head __________________ Richard

11/03/2009, 07:49 PM	#76
Darejohn Registered Member. Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 34	this is sad!

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TampaSnooker Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 57	Sad, yes but I bet most of us have had to confront the issue at some point.

11/03/2009, 09:26 PM	#79
Xgame2k Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 105	put it in your mouth and chew.

11/03/2009, 09:47 PM	#80
03sonicstang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 76	I've never had to do it; I have a 15 year old dog that is really starting to slow down; cannot walk up the stairs, having accidents in the house, etc......its just hard to think about! Fish, dogs, cats, whatever it is...this is never easy. I personally think anything quick is the best...but the hammer sounds a little scary for me....not sure if I could man up to it....

11/04/2009, 09:28 AM	#83
cutnup Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vero Beach Florida Posts: 560	Rofl!!

11/13/2009, 02:56 PM	#85
DougD1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1	This is something everyone has to do sooner or later and should of course be done as humanely as possible. The best way is to cut through the brain or upper spine (directly behind the eye) severing the head. This is the method recommended by the American Veterinarian Association and obviously makes the most sense. it results in an instantaneous loss of consciousness. There may be reflex movements in the body, but the fish is already unconscious. Just make sure the knife is sharp, big enough, and well-positioned before making the cut. Anesthetics would do the job but are not available. Clove Oil etc. are not reliable. Freezing causes pain and is slow (fish have cold (pain) receptors). The idea that the severed head continues to feel pain makes no sense, because the brain is destroyed and the fish is unconscious.