its not a no
2006-10-25 01:11:54 · 13 answers · asked by Eva T 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes, you can. Most of the veterinarians around who specialise in fish are involved more in production/aquaculture, but there are a small number who specialise in aquarium fish. Some local vets may be willing to deal with them- anaesthesia and stuff is easy if you've been shown how to do it, but a lot haven't.
If this is about your fish, rather than a general question, give your local vet a call and see if a./ they can see it or b./ if they can give you the name of someone who can. Otherwise try looking up the veterinary website for your state/country and see if they provide a list of veterinary specialists.
2006-10-27 20:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by Loz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phone up the vet and ask.
Generally speaking I would avoid moving the fish and try to bring the vet to the animal. The move can be dangerous to them.
You can get books on the subject of fish health.
2006-10-25 08:16:21 · answer #2 · answered by sw21uk2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Had a friend who's favourite goldfish swallowed a stone, so she bagged it up and took it to the vet, who successfully removed the stone - not sure how (would love to know) but the fish is swimming happily back in the tank.
2006-10-25 08:28:45 · answer #3 · answered by Mezza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is s growing field of veterinary medicine. You may have to look around but some vets do see fish!
2006-10-25 09:41:45 · answer #4 · answered by Rags to Riches 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can find a vet that will treat them sure. I've heard of people taking their prized koi in for surgeries and such.
2006-10-25 10:42:25 · answer #5 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't vets help animals? i think that you could but i dont know how the vet can hlep a fish when it is under water.
2006-10-25 08:15:38 · answer #6 · answered by victor y 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can bye many tonics and medications for fish that are very good, if the symptoms are to to advanced, but go to your pet shop straight away. hint??? look carefully at yuor fish for white spots, of its fins missing parts, unusual marks, are tell the pet shop person.
2006-10-25 08:16:19 · answer #7 · answered by joey h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i bet u could but idk......if its a big an expensiv fish u prolly could
but if its an enexpesive fish....its prolly worth it 2 jus buy a new 1
2006-10-25 08:14:17 · answer #8 · answered by J WeEzy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there are speciality pet vets available, check they yellow pages
2006-10-25 08:13:46 · answer #9 · answered by Mary Smith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, just keep the kitty's away...Don't want the fish swallowing someones cat!
2006-10-25 12:29:56 · answer #10 · answered by RIA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋