Euthanizing of dogs or cats by barbiturates

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, § 174A

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, § 174A

Section 174A. A dog or cat whose killing is authorized under this chapter shall be euthanized only by the administration of barbiturates in a manner deemed acceptable by the American Veterinary Medical Association Guidelines on Euthanasia or as otherwise allowed in section 151A.