Behavioral Signs of Disease in Fish
Behavioral signs of disease in fish are harder to spot for most owners than physical signs of disease. By watching […]
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Physical Signs of Disease in Fish
How can you tell if your fish is sick? Here are the physical signs of disease in fish you should
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What do you feed goldfish?
One of the most common pet fish do not come with many instructions. Goldfish are not the most efficient feed
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Do Fish Get Cancer?
Our service is commonly askes, “do fish get cancer?” Unfortunately, fish get cancer like most other animals. And sharks, being
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Telemedicine in Aquatic Veterinary Health
Otherwise called, “why can’t you diagnose and treat my fish over the phone, email, social media, etc?” I mean, if
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The Biggest Challenge for Fish Veterinary Medicine
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)
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
An aquatic environment is an ideal growth environment for many fungi, especially water molds such as Saprolegnia. Unless your fish’s
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Fish Ulcers
One of the most common owner concerns we get calls about are fish ulcers. What is an “ulcer,” how do
How to Fight Stress in Fish
Stress in fish occurs just like stress in other animals. What defines a “stressful event” may differ, but the behavioral
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Freshwater Fish Lice
There are many parasitic crustaceans throughout the fish kingdom, the one most commonly seen in pet fish is Argulus ssp.,
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How to Get Started in Aquatic Veterinary Medicine
Our office gets countless inquiries from students asking how they can get started in a career in aquatic veterinary medicine.
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How Do You Treat a Betta Fish?
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
One of the internets favorite fish “diagnoses” is a “constipated goldfish.” What is “constipation?” It is the inability to pass
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Trichodina in Freshwater Fish
Also known as the “scrubbing bubbles,” trichodina is caused by freshwater parasites commonly found on koi and goldfish. Although there
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