I have a betta who has always been lively, and continues to be, but has had a swollen abdomen for nearly two months now. She's nearly transparent she's so swollen, and she has red streaks near her gills. Her swelling is uneven; One side of her abdomen has two lumps and the other has only one. I've noticed slight pineconing.
I suspect dropsy, although I'm not sure what has caused it, as all of her other sorority sisters are just as lively as she. Water parameters are all perfect.
I've been all over forums and discussions and articles alike, all telling me what I don't really want to hear - it is probably too late for my betta girl. My question for you is... Is it worth it to pursue treatment? I am a giant sap; I look at her and tear up because it hurts to think of cutting her life short when she's so active and seemingly happy. But I also don't want her to be in pain, or end up bursting in a tank with her 3 sisters.
I'll take any and all advice - miracle cures, magic spells, recipes for salt baths, good antibiotic/food suggestions, suggestions to prevent this in her sisters, and even humane euthanasia techniques.
Thank you in advance from my Chunky and I.
I suspect dropsy, although I'm not sure what has caused it, as all of her other sorority sisters are just as lively as she. Water parameters are all perfect.
I've been all over forums and discussions and articles alike, all telling me what I don't really want to hear - it is probably too late for my betta girl. My question for you is... Is it worth it to pursue treatment? I am a giant sap; I look at her and tear up because it hurts to think of cutting her life short when she's so active and seemingly happy. But I also don't want her to be in pain, or end up bursting in a tank with her 3 sisters.
I'll take any and all advice - miracle cures, magic spells, recipes for salt baths, good antibiotic/food suggestions, suggestions to prevent this in her sisters, and even humane euthanasia techniques.
Thank you in advance from my Chunky and I.