The manner in which wild animal control operators choose to kill animals is often times objectionable.  One of the most repulsive methods, however, is the use of acetone or dimethyl ketone (a/k/a nail polish remover) when marketed as a euthanasia fluid. 

Despite the fact that acetone products and other industrial solvents have not been approved by the FDA for euthanasia purposes, the use of Nighty-Nite, a dimethyl ketone-based product, has been verbally condoned by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Injecting a hazardous chemical into the lung cavity of an animal – sometimes repeatedly – should not be casually referred to as a euthanasia fluid.  It should also not be condoned by the wildlife agency entrusted with the protection of the public’s wild natural resource. 

Urge your elected officials to take the necessary steps to protect Illinois wildlife by banning the use of these types of hazardous products for killing animals.