Would this essay raise ethical questions?

[Luminouzz]

<p>I want to write about an experience I had during my lab internship. A researcher and I were trying to give a rat acupuncture, but none of the rat holders were working (they were the wrong sizes).</p>

<p>I noticed that my water bottle was about the same size as the rat, so I created a rat holder using the water bottle. I made vents and everything. However, I don't know whether this was entirely "ethical," because it wasn't an approved rat holder.</p>

<p>I don't want to get on the wrong side of an admissions officer.</p>

[spdf]

<p>If you include a comment as to how your improvised rat holder was more humane than the approved one, I don’t think you’ll have a problem. The ethical issue isn’t about using approved equipment, it’s about showing compassion for the rat. Going through some extra effort to ensure the rat’s comfort would count in your favor.</p>