Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Considerations for Treatment of Large Zoologic Collections: Fish.
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Erlacher-Reid, Claire D
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Services · United States
Plain-English summary
Fish rely heavily on their water environment for health, so keeping their living conditions clean and providing the right food is crucial for their well-being. Many fish diseases are caused by other infections that take advantage of a fish's weakened state, so it's important to prevent these issues and catch any problems early. Treatment usually starts with improving their environment and diet, and if necessary, specific medications can be used to target the illness. More research is needed to understand how medications affect fish and their safety. Overall, focusing on proper care and early intervention is key to keeping fish healthy.
Abstract
Aquatic species live most or all their lives in water; therefore, the health of the environment is intimately connected to their health and medical care. Understanding and maintaining appropriate husbandry and nutrition for the housed aquarium species are essential to sustain health. Most diseases of fish are secondary opportunistic infections; prevention and early diagnosis are recommended. Treatments involve environmental and/or nutritional management first, followed by targeted pharmacologic treatment to control a specific pathogen. Pharmacokinetic research evaluating the effects and safety of medications in fish are greatly needed in the peer-reviewed literature.
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