My goldfish is hydrophobic. How can I best help her?
103862
I doubt your fish is hydrophobic.  It probably just doesn't have a big enough tank.  Get it a bigger one with a lid.  Maybe a little scuba diver and some plants.  Maybe even a friend.  Maybe she's depressed.
1050222
depends... some 14 year olds aren't even ready enough to have goldfish as pets.. you seem normal enough, though... :P
1163460
You have had a couple of low pressure systems go through your area recently, dropping a lot of rain and messing with the water Ph and the barometric pressure. Fish are sensitive to that; give it some time and once high pressure and slightly warmer temps hit, they should start biting again.
577914
Wash with warm water, try and not walk on them too much, if you HAVE to walk on them wear a soft padded shoe and soft socks. Salt water works too.
130360
Train it not to pee on anyone.Teach it some manners !!
1080282
try a sequestering agent like Super Sequa-Sol, it is in no way toxic and can be added while people are in the water.
301023
I doubt that anyone would really be able to answer that unless he or she just so happened to work there.  I suggest calling or e-mailing someone from the aquarium.
843751
I have a demented acquaintance sitting here with me who says the best way is to pet them and get them all sleepy then coax them into a fishnet bag like women use to wash their lingerie in. Then you can safely and easily dunk them thoroughly to get a good clean wash. But, he says to be certain you have the blue toilet bowl cleaner in the tank because cats are really dirty with all that hair and saliva from licking. Give it a good flush and rinse kitty nice and clean but have the towel ready when you pull it out because if it gets away from you it will run and hide before you dry it off. And who knows where all that water will be dripping.\n\nNormally it will be three days before you see kitty again.
286112
Could be many things:  Thirsty, Scared, Over heated, Can't breath good. I would call a vet and ask them.
992033
Bathe him with soap and water often, esp. after he urinates or deficates. Keep his diaper off to air dry after his bath, and for as long as possible. The air will help. Use a diaper rash cream with zinc in it, in the morning and at night. If this doesn't clear it up, then bring him to see a Dr. it could be a very contageous skin condition that needs a medicated treatment. Use gloves to apply the zinc cream to protect yourself, just in case.
495315
easiest way is to spit on them (i know, yuk, but it works)\n\nalso, a wax candle lightly rubbed will repell water
1063709
what are you talking about....your pet goldfish
156141
I've heard that salty food will help but I'm not professional.\nBy the way very lovely Hammie ;)
934358
I couldn't possibly tell you about your fish.  However, I CAN tell you that your question is in the wrong section.  Try posting it in PETS>Fish...you might get a better response.  This section is for HUMAN illnesses and conditions!
699287
3 days isn't long for anyone to adjust to being off of a feeding tube. Her stomach is probably sensitive. Listen to her Dr., follow his advice, and give her a little time to have a chance to get used to swallowing things. Maybe she needs to be sitting up straight and have a little more liquid to help the meds absorb. Is the medicine in the vomit, yes or no? What is the color, what are the other characteristics of the vomitus? These things might help. Can she talk? Ask her what she thinks is happening, what it feels like, if it's getting stuck in her throat, or when her stomach starts to hurt in relation to taking the meds.\n\nKeep us posted, we'll be watching this thread.\n\nCalico.Kitty
881620
please get her to see a dr as she may have a problem that can be solved. in the meantimebe gentle and patient with her, cuddles can be fun too
848196
A little aquarium salt, a little stress coat, and try to identify exactly what kind of spot it is, there are some guides on the net just search for them.\n\nThen there are a whole host of medicines you can get to treat your fish.