Illness/Sickness: Really fat Axolotl help!

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I don't believe using clove oil to euthanize is inhumane... I recently had to euthanize an African cichlid who had developed hole in the head syndrome. I had him for years and was very much attached. He gradually declined to the point of developing neurological issues, and when he stopped eating, I made the decision to end his suffering. The clove oil method was the only humane way I could find to euthanize him myself since a veterinarian was not an option. He was sedated within seconds and passed away peacefully a few minutes later when I worked up the nerve to apply the lethal dose... I kept his container on my counter for an hour or so just to be sure he was in fact gone and not simply heavily sedated, but I now know this was unnecessary. Overall I'm glad I ended it for him as peacefully as I could, and if I had to do it again, I would.

I have used the clove oil method for fish & a juvenile axolotl that was in obvious discomfort that I could not treat (no matter how hard I tried).

It was very peaceful when adding the oil slowly - I waited till they were gone & then put into the freezer for 20 mins to make sure they weren't just heavily sedated.

It's awful to have to do but I think it's an acceptable method.

What does the bloated belly feel like if you touch it gently - it looks like fluid bloat - but I'm wondering if it feels like a belly full of gravel & if it feels weighty for its size..

Getting it off that gravel & to a vet would be the best thing if you can find a vet close by - there's a list of vets on the forums.



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