A pet owner proved any fin is possible for his beloved goldfish when he coughed up around £300 for an operation to relieve it from constipation.

The man originally refused the hefty price tag when he took his poorly pet to Toll Barn Veterinary Centre in Walsham, Norfolk, reports the Eastern Daily Press (EDP24).

But according to the news site, vet Faye Bethell said he returned minutes later and gave her the go ahead.

“There was nothing special about the fish,” she told EDP 24.

“He just liked it a lot. People love their pets – but that was an expensive little goldfish.”

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During the delicate procedure, which took around 50 minutes, Bethell removed two lumps from the fish – one near its anus and another from its dorsal fin.

The critter was put under by introducing anaesthetising agent into its water before it was removed from its tank and placed on a waterproof drape.

And it looks like it was money well spent as the fish has apparently made a full recovery since.

This is not the first time a goldfish owner has forked out a big amount for their beloved pet.

In September a goldfish called George from Australia had a tumour removed thanks to his owner paying £125.

Photo credit: Toll Barn Veterinary Centre

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