Goldifsh with torn side

"Scott Teetsel" wrote in message
news:3rCWa.43830$Ho3.6328@sccrnsc03...
I was making changes to my filter & pump today and one of my gold fish got
sucked into the intake of my pump. Actually, his side got stuck on the
intake. Fortunately, I knew something was wrong when I was watching my
fountain and it all of a sudden stopped. Anyways, the free got free and I
later found him. His left side, almost to his rear tail, is torn and part
of his insides are hanging out. I have separated him, but don't know what
to do for him, if there is anything. He is still mostly active. Any
ideas?
Should I wait and see, or go put out of his misery, if he is in misery?

Hard to tell without seeing it but if you have him separated and out of the
pond in some sort of reasonable sized container then something like some
Melafix is very good for helping wounds to heal & avoid infections. Its an
Aquarium product and you need about 5ml for every 10USG of water on a 7 day
treatment.

If you do keep him in only a few gallons of water for a week or so then make
sure you change the water (and also replenish the meds) or have some kind of
filter running. I wouldn't bother to feed him for a good few days.

I.

Well, somehow I need to get his intestines back inside, if that is even
possible.

Scott

"Iain Miller" wrote in message
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"Scott Teetsel" wrote in message
news:3rCWa.43830$Ho3.6328@sccrnsc03...
I was making changes to my filter & pump today and one of my gold fish
got
sucked into the intake of my pump. Actually, his side got stuck on the
intake. Fortunately, I knew something was wrong when I was watching my
fountain and it all of a sudden stopped. Anyways, the free got free and
I
later found him. His left side, almost to his rear tail, is torn and
part
of his insides are hanging out. I have separated him, but don't know
what
to do for him, if there is anything. He is still mostly active. Any
ideas?
Should I wait and see, or go put out of his misery, if he is in misery?

Hard to tell without seeing it but if you have him separated and out of
the
pond in some sort of reasonable sized container then something like some
Melafix is very good for helping wounds to heal & avoid infections. Its an
Aquarium product and you need about 5ml for every 10USG of water on a 7
day
treatment.

If you do keep him in only a few gallons of water for a week or so then
make
sure you change the water (and also replenish the meds) or have some kind
of
filter running. I wouldn't bother to feed him for a good few days.

I.

On Sat, 02 Aug 2003 03:10:51 GMT, "Scott Teetsel"
wrote:

Well, somehow I need to get his intestines back inside, if that is even
possible.

Scott

Yuck! That is bizarre....

"Iain Miller" wrote in message
...

"Scott Teetsel" wrote in message
news:3rCWa.43830$Ho3.6328@sccrnsc03...
I was making changes to my filter & pump today and one of my gold fish
got
sucked into the intake of my pump. Actually, his side got stuck on the
intake. Fortunately, I knew something was wrong when I was watching my
fountain and it all of a sudden stopped. Anyways, the free got free and
I
later found him. His left side, almost to his rear tail, is torn and
part
of his insides are hanging out. I have separated him, but don't know
what
to do for him, if there is anything. He is still mostly active. Any
ideas?
Should I wait and see, or go put out of his misery, if he is in misery?

Hard to tell without seeing it but if you have him separated and out of
the
pond in some sort of reasonable sized container then something like some
Melafix is very good for helping wounds to heal & avoid infections. Its an
Aquarium product and you need about 5ml for every 10USG of water on a 7
day
treatment.

If you do keep him in only a few gallons of water for a week or so then
make
sure you change the water (and also replenish the meds) or have some kind
of
filter running. I wouldn't bother to feed him for a good few days.

I.

Put the darn fish out of it's misery! In water into the freezer! Or in
water and lots of ice cubes!

Sorry about the accident!

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"Scott Teetsel" wrote in message
news:3rCWa.43830$Ho3.6328@sccrnsc03...
I was making changes to my filter & pump today and one of my gold fish got
sucked into the intake of my pump. Actually, his side got stuck on the
intake. Fortunately, I knew something was wrong when I was watching my
fountain and it all of a sudden stopped. Anyways, the free got free and I
later found him. His left side, almost to his rear tail, is torn and part
of his insides are hanging out. I have separated him, but don't know what
to do for him, if there is anything. He is still mostly active. Any
ideas?
Should I wait and see, or go put out of his misery, if he is in misery?

Thanks, Scott

thats the method I use too. A tablespoon or so of oil (depends on size of
fish)to just enough water to barely cover fish. The oil can be mixed easier
if you add a very small amount of rubbing alcohol. Sorry for your loss.
sandra

"Gregory Young" wrote in message
news
Hi Scott:
Sorry to hear about your fish. I agree, you should euthanize it.
The least painful way of euthanizing your fish is to go to the
supermarket,
pickup oil of cloves, add it to a bucket of water, then put your fish in.
It
will cause respirations to stop, after the fish is anesthetized.
All the "experts" I have either talked to, or read from, say freezing is
not
a benign way to go, but it certainly is available and easy for the owner.
Oil of cloves is not expensive, and is easy to obtain.....
Good luck,
Greg
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"Scott Teetsel" wrote in message
news:3rCWa.43830$Ho3.6328@sccrnsc03...
I was making changes to my filter & pump today and one of my gold fish
got
sucked into the intake of my pump. Actually, his side got stuck on the
intake. Fortunately, I knew something was wrong when I was watching my
fountain and it all of a sudden stopped. Anyways, the free got free and
I
later found him. His left side, almost to his rear tail, is torn and
part
of his insides are hanging out. I have separated him, but don't know
what
to do for him, if there is anything. He is still mostly active. Any
ideas?
Should I wait and see, or go put out of his misery, if he is in misery?

Thanks, Scott

the experts on freezing up here in wisconsin say they didnt feel any pain until they
started warming them back up. these fish do fine at 34oF in outdoor ponds, at that
temp the nerves are very numbed indeed. Ingrid


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