Author: TheFishVet - Richmond's School of Fish

Veterinary Pathologists use a light microscope to examine thin cross-sections of fish tissues mounted on glass slides. We search for abnormalities in the tissues – in terms of inflammatory cell infiltration, degeneration, cell size and shape, presence of pathogens, among other indicators. Check out some images on how useful a light microscope can be in disease diagnosis at this link – http://tinyurl.com/tfv-scope

It is the go-to test for when you don’t know what’s going on. It the least specific test that can give you indications of where to go next with testing. In fish, we routinely examine the gills, skin, muscle, liver, pancreas, fat, kidney, heart, spleen, brain and gut. For certain diseases, we include eyes, nares, spinal cord, and fins. Those working in toxicologic pathology would include testing for endocrine organs such as the pituitary, chromaffin tissue, corpuscles of Stannius, pancreatic islets, pineal, thyroid and more.

Pathology as it is practiced now can be rather subjective in some instances, and it takes years (>5-10 years) to become competent. The minimum standard for Veterinary Pathologists in NATA-accredited laboratories are those who have successfully completed their ANZCVS Membership examinations in Pathobiology. Those pathologists with specific field/clinical experience with the species, often have better insight into diseases.

At The Fish Vet, our team of fish veterinarians, pathologist and aquatic animal health specialists are either Certified Aquatic Veterinarians, and/or have their ANZCVS Memberships in Aquatic Animal Health, and/or Pathobiology. 

the Fish Vet’s team will give you that edge when it comes to solving problems with your fish. Whether it be your aquarium fish, or your fish farm, we’ve got the knowledge, skills and experience to handle it.

Download and keep our Services Manual handy.

TFV Services and Fees 2016.pdf

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist

THE FISH VET, AUSTRALIA – PERTH | MELBOURNE | TOWNSVILLE

Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.

• W: http://www.thefishvet.com.au
• Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
• Skype: thefishvet
• President WAVMA 2014
• Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University
• See advert on YouTube.

Check out the video here – https://youtu.be/n38almzkg5U

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist
THE FISH VET, AUSTRALIA – PERTH | MELBOURNE | TOWNSVILLE

Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.

• W: http://www.thefishvet.com.au
• Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
• Skype: thefishvet
• President WAVMA 2014
• Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University
• See advert on YouTube.
• Looking for more books? Check out this site.

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.

Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist.
PERTH | MELBOURNE | TOWNSVILLE
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA.

Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 421 822 383

This handbook serves as a quick reference or guide to aid in understanding and solving problems that require calculations. Aquaculture involves problem solving and knowing how to perform various calculations correctly. This capability can translate into economic benefits and sound management decisions.

http://www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/communications/publications/publications_catalog/research/aquaculture/handbook-for-common-calculations-in-finfish-aquaculture

This would complement my Fish Vetting Medicines book nicely – https://thefishvet.com/2012/11/26/fish-vetting-medicines-formulary-of-fish-treatments-3/

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.

Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist.
PERTH | MELBOURNE | TOWNSVILLE
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA.

Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.

http://www.thefishvet.com.au

Ph: +61 421 822 383

In this video, I present a fish that’s floating at the water surface; and how I go about treating positive buoyancy disorder –
https://youtu.be/SOMjZHW_gy4

Read more from our blog’s archive about swimbladder disease – https://thefishvet.com/?s=Buoyancy

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh 

DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.

PERTH | MELBOURNE | TOWNSVILLE
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA. 

Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 421 822 383

Q: How do you greet a sad seahorse?

A: Why the long face?

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I’m sometimes called a fish doctor by clients, but I would more rightly be called a fish vet.

Often people ask, "Do you have to be a veterinarian and then do further study to become a fish vet?"

The answer is, "Yes."

Legally speaking, you have to be a registered veterinarian to perform medical procedures on animals (which includes fishes). Making diagnoses, and treating or prescribing treatments constitute "acts of veterinary science".

Post-graduation, I sat rigorous examinations to become a Member of the ANZCVS in the subjects of Aquatic Animal Health, and then in Pathobiology (study of diseases). I also earned a Masters of Philosophy in Pathology, and have since become a Certified Aquatic Veterinarian. But, all this study doesn’t beat getting real-life experience, which has been considerable since graduating in 2001.

There are however, courses that you can do to learn more about aquatic animal health that don’t require vet degree. For instance, the MSc in Aquatic Production and Veterinary Health
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/svm/en/Programmes/MSAPVH/Introduction/index.html

A bachelors degree is a prerequisite, and preference is given to applicants with academic background in biology, marine science, environmental science, and/or veterinary science.

It’s the newest course of its kind and the curriculum looks comprehensive. A great way for any fish health professional to expand on their fish expertise.

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist
THE FISH VET, AUSTRALIA – PERTH | MELBOURNE | TOWNSVILLE

Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.

• W: http://www.thefishvet.com.au
• Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
• Skype: thefishvet
• President WAVMA 2014
• Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University
• See advert on YouTube.
• Looking for more books? Check out this site.

Do you know how many types of parasites your fish could be carrying? They might look ok to you now, but these microscopic bugs are just waiting for the right time to burst out and take your fish.

In this video, I’m showing you a common scenario where although I was asked in, to treat one condition (fish lice), I found multiple other problems (poor water flow, Trichodina and flukes). And, how do you remedy all this? It can all get pretty complicated, but we came up with the solution.

Watch the diagnostic and treatment procedures here – https://youtu.be/sO7tQMziq30

Spring is just round the corner, and as the water warms up, so too will the activities of the pesky parasites.

Get your fish vet-checked before it’s too late.

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.

Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist.
PERTH | MELBOURNE | TOWNSVILLE
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA.

Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.

http://www.thefishvet.com.au

Ph: +61 421 822 383

A "tail" of fish wishings.

By TheFishVet, and TheFishVet-Junior.

Enjoy!

Watch at – https://youtu.be/BPZmdxFbqZk

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Q: What did the little Syngnathid say to The Fish Vet?

A: Hi Doc, I’m feeling a little hoarse.

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