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The vet called today, not really what I'd hope to hear though.

His research has pointed him in the direction of free fluid in the abdominal cavity - this is mostly caused by "leaking kidneys and/or liver" and is a fatal condition. He has said that I push for a scan that will show if there is fluid, but will not establish its origin. No other medical intervention has been offered.

But he has stressed that this is by no means the only cause of abdominal bloating and I should keep doing what I'm doing and see if it resolves its self in time.

fingers crossed!!!
 
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Was reading through the older posts today (at work goofing off) and ran across one from Tom (dated 2005) his axies condition sounds similar to Festers. He had some success with fridging, just wondering if anyone else thinks I should try this.
 
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If you think there is any chance of swallowing some gravel (which is a possibility from the previous tank set-up), I'd recommend fridging. Worth a try ;)
Good luck to you both!
 
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Fester's gills are looking much better after her stay in the fridge, but her belly is still huge.
She's eating half an earthworm at a sitting. however after eating, she backs up into a corner with her tail curled around her body (sign of stress???) also her poop looks like a brown puddle, no real form to it, I gather this isn't normal .

I've tested the water all is fine there and the temp is a around 16.
 
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