[Cowperson]

"I was shocked that there had been no research on what is being used on humans, when in veterinary medicine, pancuronium is strongly discouraged," said study author Dr. Teresa Zimmers, an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine.

I've attended all too many assisted deaths of pets but I will say they go very quickly and quietly, without pain . . . . at least the one's I've been at.

So, as the doctor noted, it does seem odd the painless and quick death of an animal can't be translated to a human in a similar manner.

Cowperson