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North Melbourne, Australia- Pets are an important part of our families, even the smallest pets hold a special place in our hearts. One pet owner in Australia stopped at nothing to save her pet goldfish’s life. She reportedly spent $200 for a lifesaving surgery.
The hospital described the 45-minute operation on its Facebook page. It’s not the first time Rich has operated on a goldfish, he told Australia’s 3AW radio.
Once the fish was knocked out, a tube in its mouth pumped water filled with anesthetic to keep George sedated. The tumor was removed and a sponge used to help control bleeding. Then four rows of stitches and tissue glue sealed the wound.
In the recovery room, George received oxygen, pain relief injections and antibiotics, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.
The procedure “was so impressive, everyone was just amazed,” Orton told told the Herald Sun,. “Now he could live for another ten, maybe 20 years,” she added. The fish, she said, “are not just things in the water … they’re characters.”
As this video depicts, George came through the surgery just swimmingly.
Agencies/Canadajournal
