Goldy the Goldfish going to the Vet
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I posted some time ago about my fancy goldfish Goldy. She has been sank at the bottom of her tank for over a month. I initially asked for advice here, then rang a fish specialist in Stafford and he gave me lots of good advice and things to try etc. Nothing has worked however - so hubby and I will be going to see him on Tuesday. Vet has already said he probably won't advise any treatment, so in all likelihood he will euthanise her. I know there is a section on here on how to euthanise a fish at home but I don't think I could do it.
All planned out - long drive from Daventry to Stafford - so thought I would ask if my parents would babysit our 16m old son. This was agreed - I knew they would have a little laugh amongst themselves because I am bothering about a fish.
Phonecall today from my dad - we are due to go see parents tommorrow and then follow on to a bonfire get together with my two sisters and respective families. Dad says I should bring the fish over - he has an old tank of ours which he will fill and I can then just leave Goldy with them. Obviously if I can't see her just lying there, trying to move and I think suffering, then all will be OK. I can then save the long journey and cost of the vet, (who dad says is trying to rip me off) and they won't have to come to ours to babysit.
I got off the phone as quickly as I could giving non-committal answers. I am so upset. I think my fish is suffering, I have tried so many things, done constant water checks and changes and they just want me to leave her with them so she can dye a lingerig death.
So what would you do in my position? Am I being stupid in wanting to take her to the vet?
Incidently the vet is Chris Walster from the Island Vet Associates in Stafford. He was one of the few fish vets I could find.