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7 Things to Know About Busy Season

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | June 24, 2017
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It’s that time of year when everything in a koi pond is awake and active. Parasites bloom, tumors grow, fish

two orange and white koi fish swimming in a pond.

The Princess and the Pond

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | April 28, 2017
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In every veterinarian’s career, there will come cases that try us mentally, physically and emotionally. For us here at Aquatic

a fish that is sitting in a tank.

Rocky: The Rock-Eating Catfish

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | April 4, 2017
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Meet Rocky… As you can plainly see, Rocky has been a naughty little catfish and decided to eat something he

a children's book with a picture of a girl and a cat in a.

Behind the Story: Boo & Bubbles

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 23, 2016
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What does every kid want? A pet! Warm and fluffy or wet and scaly, a childhood pet is an essential

a fish in a tank with plants and rocks.

Fancy Goldfish Float Backpack

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 7, 2016
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Some fancy goldfish can lead long, healthy, normal lives. Others, like their over-bred cat and dog compatriots, can develop genetic

Over-Medicating Fish

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | November 2, 2016
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We have had several instances over the last month of fish being over treated with a wide array of over

a goldfish being held in a gloved hand.

Goldfish Oral Reconstructive Surgery UPDATE

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | October 17, 2016
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For those of you who missed our post this weekend, our little goldfish friend, Lemon, who underwent oral surgery two

fish surgery

Goldfish Oral Surgery

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | October 5, 2016
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For those of you who have seen pictures of our little buddy, Lemon, here is some more about his story:

cleaning fish tank substrate with gravel vacuum

Old Tank Syndrome

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | August 25, 2016
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What is Old Tank Syndrome? This occurs in fish tanks and ponds with the following water quality parameters: pH: <6.0

a couple of people in a room with a clock.

Fish Surgery FAQ: Top 8 Questions Answered

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | July 6, 2016
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Surgery? On a fish? As odd as that may sound, fish surgery is a common occurrence in our veterinary practice.

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