| Dropsy is a reasonably common ailment is pet fish; | | | | can often speed up the healing process is the feeding |
| most notably in goldfish which results in a noticeably | | | | of live food to your fish. |
| swollen appearance. In addition to this the swelling | | | | Whilst most fish enthusiasts feed mainly fish flakes, |
| typically causes the scales to stick out at an angle | | | | many aquarium stockists sell bags of live |
| giving them a "prickly" look and swimming may well | | | | invertebrates such as daphnia for a very reasonable |
| be impaired. The swelling may not be uniform but | | | | cost. |
| may show far more on one side of the body. | | | | A bag of this can be tipped in with your fish providing |
| Fortunately whilst dropsy has been known the kill pet | | | | a change of diet, helping to reduce the risks of |
| fish, the treatment is normally reasonably simple. | | | | constipation and hopefully leading to an even quicker |
| Start off by isolating your fish from any others, | | | | recovery for your pet. |
| ideally placing it in a shallow container. Be sure to use | | | | The main thing to remember is that when treated |
| the same water at the same heat as your main fish | | | | right dropsy is rarely deadly. Give your fish some |
| tank to prevent any shock to the fish. The reason | | | | tender loving care for a few days and typically the |
| for the shallow water (just slightly deeper than your | | | | problem will resolve itself. |
| fish is high) is that most goldfish suffering from | | | | If you have any concerns at all, such as a fish not |
| dropsy struggle to swim and so only providing limited | | | | recovering after a few days, then it is recommended |
| water makes staying upright far simpler. | | | | to consult a specialist vet who, we hope, will be able |
| Whilst dropsy will often pass after a few days given | | | | to provide you with professional guidance on dealing |
| this preventative treatment one other element which | | | | with the problem. |