10 Y.O. Pet Goldfish Undergoes Brain Surgery to Treat Tumor
Sept 18, 2014 19:45:57 GMT -5
Post by schwartzie on Sept 18, 2014 19:45:57 GMT -5
10-Year-Old Pet Goldfish Undergoes Brain Surgery to Treat Tumor
Posted 7:34 AM, September 16, 2014, by Tracy Bloom, Updated at 11:57am, September 16, 2014
A 10-year-old goldfish that was suffering from a brain tumor was on the mend after having micro-surgery at an Australian animal hospital.
A goldfish named George underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor. (Credit: CNN)
Because of the tumor, the goldfish named “George” was having trouble eating and getting around, Seven News in Australia reported.
His owner also claimed that George was being bullied by other fish.
The owners spent hundreds of dollars to have the large growth removed from their beloved goldfish’s head in an hour-long procedure at Lort Smith Animal Hospital.
Water from George’s pond was brought in buckets and he was fed through a tube in his mouth to keep his gills wet, the station reported.
The fish was recuperating in his tank at home, and could potentially live for another 20 years, according to Seven News.
The animal hospital gave further details about the surgery on their Facebook page.
George the goldfish received brain surgery after his owner noticed he’d become lethargic. (Credit: CNN)
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