Symptoms |
Causes |
Treatments & Links |
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A). Protozoans are rapidly swimming around in the bile If Not ↓ |
Flagellates of various genera can be involved
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If the fish have Hexamita, treat with: Metronidazole.
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B). Large numbers of bacteria occur in the bile and on the wall of the gallbladder
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Severe bacterial infection can occur in Abdominal Dropsy and in other diseases as well
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Make up a medicated frozen food with Doxycycline -or- Kanamycin. Thaw food and add 1/2 tsp. medication to every 4 oz. of feed. Return food to freezer. After frozen, feed for 10 days. |
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If Not ↓ |
NOTE: If mixing up for Koi feed, Use 2 teaspoons medication per pound of Koi pellets. Add the medication to a spray bottle with approx. 2oz. of water. Spray feed with entire contents of bottle and let air dry. Feed for 10 - 20 days. | |
| C). Large immobile objects and small crystalline structures are found in the gallbladder |
These are precursors to gallstones
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Examine the other organs. The crystals are not the cause of the illness. |
