[Shamu23]

Sparkle my bubble eye has had dropsy for over a month now, she's been on metromeds for that long too. She keeps going from worse to better to worse again, etc. Right now she's super bloated again. I doubt she'll ever recover from this. She's still eating but doesnt seem too happy. She's a fighter but I dont think she'll win this fight. For the past week I've been debating wether I should euthanize her or not. I love that little fishie so much, I dont want her to die, but I also dont want her to suffer, wat do u guys think? :cry1

[RanchuDressing]

That's always such a tough decision to make. I work in an animal shelter and see people struggling with that kind of choice all the time. My heart goes out to you -- it's SUCH a tough call to make.

For myself, I look at the quality of the animal/fish's life. If it's mostly bad or painful, with little chance to recover, I typically opt for euthanasia. It's too hard to watch an animal struggling and in pain, knowing that they'll only have brief periods of happiness. When the bad very much outweighs the good, for me, it's time to let go.

[Shamu23]

thx for ur opinion :). I probably will end up putting her down, but it wont b easy :cry1 . Any one else have any opinions?

[koko]

If shes not responding to the food, maracyn2 or the heat and salt mix and has been like this, This means she wont be able to pull out, the kidneys are to damaged to keep water out of her system. Im sorry hun, but with that thought you know what would be best for her :cry

[amynmitchell]

I just want to say I am so sorry. What a painful decision.

[RedFern]

I also want to say I'm sorry...it must feel terrible to see your pet suffering..I agree with everyone else, if nothing has worked then it might be best to let her go. :cry1 :cry :sorry::

[Kymie]

I'm so sorry your bubble eye is in such a bad way, that must be such a difficult decision to make :(

[shellbell4ever]

I'm so sorry that your at this point,but I have to agree with the above,if there's more suffering and nothing has really changed in a month it may be time to let go :( your in my thoughts...

[MrsMohr]

I agree with you shamu, i think if i were in that situation i would euthanize...I'm sorry:(

[Shamu23]

thx for the support guys, she's been spending some time upside down again so yesterday I made the decision that I will euthanize her. I havent done it yet, but will later :cry1 . Poor little Sparkle, she's so bloated, I think its probably too late to save her anyway no matter what I would try, she must have some organ damage by now. I hate dropsy, I dont even know how she got it :(.

[Gigi]

Sorry Shamu. It must be the hardest thing to do. :cry1

[koko]

Im so sorry hun. Sometimes there just nothing we can do....... :cry

[Shamu23]

I did it yesterday :cry1 hardest thing I've ever done, poor Sparkle

[koko]

im so sorry hun, I do know the feeling and we are here for you hun :hug

[U.K. Becs]

I am thinking of you Shamu23, it was a hard decision but at least now you know that Sparkle is at peace in big fishy heaven in the sky! Sendin you a cyber hug! :hug

[Shamu23]

thx :), im glad that she isnt suffering anymore, but it still makes me sad that she's gone :(

[FantailGirl]

i also have a sparkle and she is my favorite i cant imagin having to make that choice
sorry you lost her

[MrsMohr]

aww you did the right thing, she isn't suffering anymore... hugs

[BeavisMom62]

I'm so sorry for you're loss. RIP, Sparkle. SWim free, little fishie.