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How to Get Started in Aquatic Veterinary Medicine

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 5, 2019
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Our office gets countless inquiries from students asking how they can get started in a career in aquatic veterinary medicine. […]

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Preventative Medicine in Fish

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 3, 2019
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What does “preventative medicine in fish” mean? Essentially, all it means is calling the doctor before your fish is sick […]

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How Do You Treat a Betta Fish?

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | November 25, 2019
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Betta fish can be a particular tricky species for an aquatic veterinarian to assess. Their tiny size limits diagnostics and […]

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Learn the Truth About Constipated Goldfish

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | November 23, 2019
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One of the internets favorite fish “diagnoses” is a “constipated goldfish.” What is “constipation?” It is the inability to pass […]

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Fish Metabolism & Temperature

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | November 21, 2019
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Fish metabolism plays a critical role in our treatment protocols. Why do we have to wait on surgery and other […]

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Trichodina in Freshwater Fish

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | November 19, 2019
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Also known as the “scrubbing bubbles,” trichodina is caused by freshwater parasites commonly found on koi and goldfish. Although there […]

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Vacation Care for Fish

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | November 17, 2019
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If you’re planning on leaving your fish at home, it is critical to plan their vacation care. It’s a lot […]

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Freshwater Fish Flukes

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | November 15, 2019
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Given the common name of fish flukes by hobbyists, monogenean trematodes are one of the most common parasites we come […]

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What is a "Certified Aquatic Veterinarian?"

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | November 14, 2019
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You may have noticed a few extra letters after our chief veterinarian’s name, indicating her standing as a Certified Aquatic […]

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Best Websites for Pet Fish Help

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | November 13, 2019
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Looking for pet fish help? If you can’t find what you’re looking for on our site, here are other references […]

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