But unless the OP can find a good fish vet to diagnose the problem, is it worth waiting just to end up seeing the fish suffer until it dies? Euthanasia is acceptable when you've exhausted all options. IMHO, the OP is to that point.
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I had a fish that floated belly up for a while but it was still alive and would swim around occasionally.... I gave it a few weeks and he righted himself and is now as happy as can be.
If you're thinking about euthanasia, I say wait, but give it a time limit to see if there's a change, like maybe 2 weeks. Ya never know, it's worth a shot.
If you're thinking about euthanasia, I say wait, but give it a time limit to see if there's a change, like maybe 2 weeks. Ya never know, it's worth a shot.
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Eh, that's a matter of personal beliefs really. I don't believe in euthanasia under any circumstances, so I'm probably not qualified to even suggest how/when someone that does should make their decision.
(and yes, I know the arguments for euthanasia, but if I'm ever dying and someone pulls the plug on me, I would hope my last breath gives me enough strength to bust the creeps kneecaps before I go no matter how much pain I'm in.)
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The loss of fish can feel like losing a friend ...
I know the emotional feelings you speak of. I am just a big softie' at heart (wife says I hide that well though.)
I try to make deaths, and especially those which happen because of my personal ignorance, a learning experience. I look forward to when all of my fish will die of old age, I sell them, or give them away--that day is still in the future.
You live, you learn ... unfortunately, it can come at a high cost to others around you, and that includes your pets ...
Regards,
TA
I know the emotional feelings you speak of. I am just a big softie' at heart (wife says I hide that well though.)
I try to make deaths, and especially those which happen because of my personal ignorance, a learning experience. I look forward to when all of my fish will die of old age, I sell them, or give them away--that day is still in the future.
You live, you learn ... unfortunately, it can come at a high cost to others around you, and that includes your pets ...
Regards,
TA
Maybe I just don't feel as connected to my fish as you do. I would much rather not see my fish suffering and just put it down and move on.
Either way its the OP's decision.
Either way its the OP's decision.
