Do Fish Get Sick?
Aquatic animals can get sick just like land animals. Common diseases include infectious diseases (bacterial, parasitic, fungal and viral), environmental-related diseases (traumatic injuries, fights, excessive exposure to UV light, poisoning), nutritional deficiencies, genetic-associated or neoplastic diseases.

How Do You Know If A Fish Is Sick?
Some abnormal symptoms to look out for include:

•  Unusual swimming pattern
• Poor appetite and low activity level
• Abnormal buoyancy
• Rapid operculation
• Low activity level (sitting at the bottom of the tub/ pond with fins clamped)
• Reduced appetite
• Swollen ‘abdomen’ (coelomic cavity)
• Discolored or damaged skin/ fins
• Scratching against surfaces (flashing)
• Mass growth
• Skin diseases such as ulcers/ spots/ fungus on body or mouth/ open wounds
• Cloudy eyes
  
  The above symptoms suggest an on-going disease process. We recommend a complete physical examination of your koi and goldfish once every year.

What Can I Do To Help A Sick Fish?
What do you usually do when you notice abnormalities in your tank or pond? Where do you usually ask for help? We offer top quality and affordable services to help diagnose the condition and treat your fish.
Available services:

●  Physical examination

●  Blood test

●  Digital radiography/ ultrasonography/ computerized tomography (CT) scan

●  Hospitalization

●  Surgery

●  Quarantine

●  Boarding

●  Necropsy

●  Medications for fish

Taking My Fish To The Vet
Beecroft Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic is a fully equipped clinic to treat fish and other aquatic pets. We are here to take the stress out of keeping your fish healthy. We offer in clinic consultations as well as pond or tank side services. We are able to perform an array of veterinary diagnostics and treatment for fish.

How To Safely Transport Fish To The Clinic?
Before the transport, please ensure our clinic is ready to receive your fish. Consultations are available in our clinic located at ​59 Upper East Coast Road, Singapore 455217​. Please call us at ​+65 6803 8344​ to make an appointment with us in advance.

***Always transport in the same water that it has been kept at home. It is important to bring along an additional bucket/ sealed bag of that water***

• For small fish (<20 cm), transport the fish in a 20 litre bucket with a lid.
• For larger fish (>20 cm) or groups of small fish can be placed in plastic bags, 2⁄3 filledwith water (double layers, closed individually with thick rubber bands).
• Transport can also be done using a large cooler e.g. an igloo ice cooler box (100 quart)for transporting large koi.
• When unsure, always keep in mind that the bigger the container, the better it is. A largerwater volume will help with increased oxygen availability and lowers the ammoniaconcentration.
• An air pump should be used and this can be powered by a car adapter or use abattery-powered one.
• During transport, check on the fish regularly to make sure that the water temperature is stable and that the fish is breathing well and remains normally buoyant. House Calls Alternatively, we offer house calls/ field visits for aquatic patients. Appointments should be made preferable at least 7 days in advance. We may be able to accommodate emergency cases; however, an additional field call emergency surcharge maybe applicable.

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