Can I use isothesia to euthanize my rat?

[Emily]

My rat is at the end of his life and he needs to be put down. However because of fires I cannot get to my vet. I do not want to use CO2, I have seen rats put down that way and I would rather use something else. Halothane can be used but I can't buy any here. Will isothesia work? Just let him go to sleep and then keep it going till he leaves.

 

[lilspaz68]

I've never heard of anyone but a vet having isoflurane.

 

[lilspaz68]

What is the condition of your rat?

 

[Emily]

What is the condition of your rat?

Tumors on body. He wasn't acting like he's in pain, but he's having trouble walking.

 

[Emily]

I've never heard of anyone but a vet having isoflurane.

Its at Walmart. I can get a vet prescription if needed.