In your feel-good story for the day, a goldfish underwent surgery to remove a tumor from its head. The tumor, which had become life threatening, was removed using microsurgery. The fish was put under for the procedure.
George the goldfish undergoes surgery for a tumor at Lort Smith Animal Hospital in Melbourne. Photo: (Lort Smith Animal Hospital)
The head doctor for the procedure, Dr. Tristan Rich, described the surgery in a radio interview, The Sydney Morning Herald reports.
The owner had become extremely attached to the fish, and was willing to pay $200 for the surgery.
The surgery, which lasted for 45 minutes, alleviated the pressure from the tumor, and the 10-year-old fish is expected to make a full recovery.
Under the knife: George the goldfish. Photo: Lort Smith Animal Hospital
Recovery: George is doing swimmingly. Photo: Lort Smith Animal Hospital
“George is now doing great; he spent a few days in the tank, and is now swimming happily in the pond,” Rich said.