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Goldfish survives brain surgery for tumour and is expected to live for 20 years
- Published_at:2014-09-16
- Category:People & Blogs
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- description: Goldfish survives brain surgery for tumour and is expected to live for 20 years Thankfully, vets claim beloved pet George's incredibly complex operation went swimmingly after costing several hundred Australian dollars A goldfish who underwent life-saving brain surgery is expected to make a full recovery. The treasured pet, named George, went under the knife after developing a tumour which prevented him from eating or swimming properly. Owner Pip Joyce told Australia's 7 News he was delighted that the operation, believed to have cost several hundred dollars, was successful. Vet Dr Tristan Rich, of Lort Smith Animal Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, said: "It's a very fiddly procedure and you have to be very careful about blood loss." ReutersGoldfish surgery Surgery: Vet Dr Tristan Rich operates on George the goldfish during his life-saving brain surgery Before vets could operate, the 10-year-old fish was sedated in a bucket of water laced with anaesthetic. Gelatine sponge was then used to control the bleeding during the 45-minute procedure. Mr Rich said if George can stay healthy, he is expected to live for another 20 years.
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