“Sherman” is a 4 year old Black Moor goldfish. His owner called us because he had been swimming on his side for about a week and a half, and that morning had started swimming upside-down and his left side was swollen. The owner had the aquarium water tested and corrected any issues in water quality, but “Sherman” was still floating upside-down at the top of the water so we scheduled a visit for him at our clinic.
We performed a radiograph and found an excess of air in his coelom. Our doctor aspirated the excess air and further diagnostics revealed evidence of an inflammatory response. Medications were prescribed for infection and pain management which his dedicated owners administered at home. “Sherman” was kept in a hospital tank for the course of his treatment. With the excess air removed, he was able to swim normally for the first time in weeks!
After his course of treatment was complete, “Sherman” was returned to his normal tank with his pal “Penny” and as this video shows, boy, were they happy to see each other!
About Us
Our exotic animal hospital is dedicated exclusively to the care of birds, exotic small mammals, reptiles, and even fish! We can offer everything your pet needs for a healthy and happy life, from wellness care and grooming to diagnostics and dentistry, but we can also provide emergency care during our opening hours, along with more specialized treatment for referred patients.