Allie

OMG! Mr. Peach has dropsy, he is pine coning. On Thursday I noticed he looked bloated so I didn't feed him. Then Friday I gave him peas, thought he pooped. Last night he seemed a bit bloated & lethargic when I was looking at him before bed. I woke up this morning to a badly pine coned Mr. Peach. I did a water change and some meds. He seems perkier.
Once they pine cone aren't they goners??

angelfish220

Oh allie I'm so sorry. I dont know anything about dropsy but I just felt like I had to post.

Allie

Thanks...yeah I am pretty upset about my betta boy. He is one of my favorites.
He looks like the second pix in this link.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish_Dropsy

COBettaCouple

aww.. poor Mr. Peach! Can you get Kanaplex or another med with kanamycin in it? That's the one med that could help, just do like a half-dosing of it. It's very strong but at this point, it's what I'd use.

Allie

I will check if I can. Should I try epsom salts? I have some here now.

COBettaCouple

I've not tried that myself, so I'm not sure but I think there are some threads with that in it - how to do the epsom salt bath. Watch for distress on him from it, some Bettas can take it, others can't.

Allie

I am scared to try it. What if I kill him? I am going to research it a bit more. I feel like crying.

COBettaCouple

Yea, it's like the kanaplex.. in fact, I think using both the salt bath and kanaplex could work since he's a younger, stronger Betta but it's tough and I hope he'll pull through somehow.

Allie

I hope I can find it. Thanks for the help.

Allie

He's gone!!!!

COBettaCouple

Aww, Allie.. I'm so sorry you lost him. At least it was quick for him and he's happy with our beloved Bettas now.. but I know it hurts to lose the little sweethearts. You did all that was possible for him, but it really did take him quickly.

Allie

Too fast for my liking. Little buggers sure know how to hold on to our heart strings.

COBettaCouple

So true.. very, very true.

Lucy

I'm so sorry Allie.

Mert16

sorry to hear about Mr peach, I lost my two dwarf gouramis to dropsy too.

pamd

Oh I'm crying right along with you, Allie. I'm so sorry for your loss. He was beautiful, and no doubt was thankful to you for rescuing him. I remember the rescue. You gave him a better life. Beautiful Dalmation, Mr. Peach, Rest in Peace. You were gorgeous and courageous.

MissMTS

Oh Allie, I am so sorry. Your post made me cry and I know how hard it is to lose them. Mr. Peach was definetly my favorite of all of your bettas. He is in betta heaven now. At least he didn't have to suffer. Hugs are being sent your way!

shellbell4ever

So sorry for your loss

capekate

Hi Allie
I am so sorry to hear you lost Mr. Peach. Dropsy is a hard disease to deal with. But at least he didnt have to suffer much, (not much consolation when you loose a favorite)... poor lil guy... But know it wasnt a drawn out sickness and you took such care of him til the end.
Sending 's your way....

seagullnz

For you and your Mr Peach

xx

Allie

Thanks all. I kept saying I can't believe how fast he died. Gosh I barely had time to diagnose him. With LFS betta it's hit or miss. You can have one for a year or more...or just a day. I had him since January.
I can still remember winning Mr. Peach's trust.

nmwierman1977

I am so sorry for your loss Allie. Many of us have lost our beloved Bettas to Dropsy and its very hard to save them from it. It is possible, but very hard. Atleast he went quickly and didn't suffer very long. That would've been even worse. RIP in Mr. Peach. Natalie

voiceless_kat

Allie, I am devastated to learn about Mr Peach. I also remember his rescue, cuz it wasn't long after I got Poppet. It is a shocker for them to go so fast, but dropsy makes them suffer just too long, I have lost one to that, and it was awful. As with humans, it is hard to know what is easier to deal with. You know you saved his life when you brought him home, were a great betta mom to him, and have memorialized him in all of those beautiful pictures you took and shared.

It hurts so much, I know. Be strong, knowing he was a much happier little guy for having been in your care!!

Sending hugs.

Val

Fish Addict

I know how you feel. I just lost one of of my platys to stupid dropsy...

Allie

Thanks you guys. This death is really bothering me. My jam lips is gone.

chickadee

Allie,

Mr. Peach had always held a special place in my heart as I do love Dalmation Betta. He was one of the first I saw on the forum. He was so beautiful and I will miss him deeply. I do feel for you and extend my deepest sympathies and want you to know that I am here for you and if there is anything I can do to make you feel better please do not hesitate to ask.

My little guys have been told and all are sending finny waves of sympathy and small kisses of love to your crew to show their concern.

Take care and we will remember Mr. Peach forever.

Rose

Tazmiche

Oh Allie sweetheart, i'm so sorry!!! Kiz ( Kismet, named by pamd) wasn't himself then pineconed and was gone same as Mr Peach. The only good thing was that he was not like my baby girl Honey. She lingered pineconed for a few days, i had decided it was time to help her pass over. I was about to go out to buy whatever was humane when she died with me.

He will be swimming free now, maybe he's met up with family of his!! I do believe we'll meet again!

Allie

for the kind words Rose.

I guess I can be grateful that he isn't suffering anymore, but a warning besides a little bloat a few days before pine coning would been nice. As soon as I saw his scales I KNEW he wouldn't last long.

COBettaCouple

Yea, I know how you feel. I still miss little Sora, our gentle and finnicky Mr. Blue Eyes. Your Mr. Peach sure reminded me of him. You did make his life happier and we've lost 2 to Dropsy ourselves. We're here for you.

JasperII

I'm so sorry. I wish our bettas could live forever. I guess they do --In our hearts and memories. I like to think they are in rice-paddy heaven. Free to swim, play, and love.
Sympathies Cheryl