Nonhuman primates
dyspnea, seizure, shock, depression, respiratory distress, weight loss, anorexia
SHOCK, ANOREXIA, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASE
Pre-established criteria for euthanasia of NHP included the presence of any seizure denoting primary central nervous system disease, respiratory distress, dyspnea or forced abdominal respirations, unresponsive to touch or external stimuli, recumbence and weakness, progressive state of depression, > 20% body weight loss, body temperature below 95°F (indicative of shock) or total anorexia with duration longer than 48 hours. Euthanasia was accomplished by first anesthetizing with Telazol