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Our Favorite Posts of 2019

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 31, 2019
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Another year almost gone! Catch up on some of our favorite posts from the past year. Many more to come […]

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The Biggest Challenge for Fish Veterinary Medicine

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 29, 2019
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It’s no secret that our veterinary medicine niche, fish veterinary medicine, is minuscule. A rough estimate, gathered from AVMA, AAFV, […]

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Koi Pox (aka Carp Pox)

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 27, 2019
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A cousin of Koi Herpes Virus, Koi Pox, also known as Carp pox in koi, is also a herpes virus […]

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Fungal Disease in Fish

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 25, 2019
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An aquatic environment is an ideal growth environment for many fungi, especially water molds such as Saprolegnia. Unless your fish’s […]

Fish Ulcers

Fish Ulcers

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 23, 2019
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One of the most common owner concerns we get calls about are fish ulcers. What is an “ulcer,” how do […]

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How to Fight Stress in Fish

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 19, 2019
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Stress in fish occurs just like stress in other animals. What defines a “stressful event” may differ, but the behavioral […]

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How to Choose the Best Fish Food

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 17, 2019
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How do you know which is the best fish food? There are numerous fish diets on the market and making […]

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Fish System Cycling

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 13, 2019
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If you are new or old to the fish keeping hobby, no doubt you have heard the phrase “fish system […]

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Best Fish Tank Filter

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 11, 2019
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How do you choose the best fish tank filter? There are two main types of filters you can use on […]

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Freshwater Fish Lice

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 9, 2019
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There are many parasitic crustaceans throughout the fish kingdom, the one most commonly seen in pet fish is Argulus ssp., […]

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