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My dog ate a bit much, had boneless fish yesterday, now has diarrhea, and its gut is usually weak
Diarrhea can come from overeating, wrong food, gut imbalance, chill, gastroenteritis, or parasites. Fast half a day to a day, give probiotics and antidiarrheal, then soft food and regular deworming; see a vet if it persists with other signs.
How Long Does It Take to Cure a Parrot Fish’s Enteritis?
A parrot fish's enteritis generally cures in 3 to 7 days, depending on cause and severity. Common causes include bacterial infection, parasites, water changes, and indigestion.
Why Does My Goldfish Have White Spots — and How to Treat?
White spots on a goldfish usually mean ich (Ichthyophthirius), poor water, a temperature shock, or overcrowding. Isolate the fish, raise the temperature slowly to 25–28°C to kill the parasite, bathe in dilute mercuric acetate, improve the water with partial changes and salt, and lower the stocking density. Watch for mercury poisoning by changing water after recovery.
What Feed Should You Give Your Fish? Pros and Cons of Different Fish Foods
Fish foods come in many forms — live animal feeds, frozen feeds, and artificial diets. Here is how they compare, plus the common options in each group, so you can keep your fish healthy and colorful.
How to Pick Healthy Goldfish
Picking healthy goldfish is the first step to keeping them well; beginners should choose carefully, but telling health apart is hard. Here are tips for selecting goldfish and preparing the tank.
Why Is Your Goldfish Not Swimming Much?
A goldfish that won't swim may be overfed, or suffer from wrong temperature, poor water, or low oxygen. Keep water quality good and temperature steady to protect its health. This article covers the reasons for inactivity.
What Do Goldfish Eat? Goldfish Feeding Habits
Goldfish do best on live animal foods (cleaned and disinfected) or balanced flakes/pellets, fed 1–3 times daily with portions finished in 10–30 minutes. Adjust timing to water temperature and never overfeed — a goldfish tolerates fasting better than bloating.
Benefits of Feeding Ornamental Fish Commercial (Artificial) Food
Commercial fish food is formulated for specific fish and life stages, giving complete, well-balanced nutrition and a long shelf life. Mix it with live food for appetite, buy reputable brands, and judge quality by date, smell, palatability, and droppings.
Common Natural Live Foods for Ornamental Fish
Natural live foods - bloodworms, shrimp, silkworm pupae, mealworms, brine shrimp, tubifex, superworms - boost color and activity but carry parasites and bacteria, so always clean and disinfect them before feeding. Choose by fish size and use in moderation.
Common Diseases of Blood Parrot Fish and How to Treat Them
White spot, black spot, head-hole disease, and enteritis are all very common in blood parrot fish. To help owners respond better, here are treatments for each of these diseases.