All about Fish Vetting – Dr Richmond Loh
A BEAUTY chain has applied to the Federal Government to import an exotic Middle Eastern fish to nibble dead skin off clients’ feet.
The Environment Department is deciding whether doctor fish can be imported for fishy pedicures which have become a fad in the UK, US and parts of Asia.
There are concerns over the human safety aspects of spreading diseases between spa users, environmental threat by the foreign fish and welfare concerns for the treatment if fish.
Dr RichmondLoh
Did you know that some toothpastes and beauty products contain microbeads, made from plastic? Original intent is to help exfoliate skin and polish teeth, but what happens to these plastics after they go down the sink? They are ending up in fish and birds! These are being banned in the USA.
.
With so much rain about in winter, many will be right to think that it’s great for fish in ponds. It poured in Perth last week, and in Melbourne this week. All this water will dilute dissolved wastes, and top up your ponds without you having to do any work. All good! But is it?
Along with diluting wastes, rain water will also dilute your buffers. In cities where there is considerable air pollution, the rainwater can actually be a little acidic. This will consume your water buffers. The ultimate effect can be, that the pH of your pond water can become rather acidic.
My suggestion is to monitor your pH and your alkalinity. For goldfish and koi ponds, maintain your pH at neutral (7.0), and your alkalinity at 50-100 mg/L.
There are many mobile veterinary clinics opening up around the place. How do you increase your service capability? Having a good microscope can help you make a diagnosis right on the spot.
Check out this microscope with rechargeable batteries.
Available at https://thefishvet.com.au/
I can feel it’s coming very soon!
Thank you to everyone for liking and sharing and inviting this page
https://facebook.com/thefishvetdrloh
—
Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology) Murdoch, MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia.
Veterinary Medicine for fish.
W: http://www.thefishvet.com.au
E: thefishvet
P: +61 (0)421 822 383
Today’s interesting fish job was at the Perth Zoo. "Pepper" the koi needed a growth removed from her eye. Here I talked the zoo vet and vet nurse through the anaethesia, pain management, surgery and post-operative care. They did a fantastic job! "Pepper" is now recouperating, prior to be put back with her friends in the Japanese Gardens.
And as a reward, I got to meet Simmo, the giant salt water crocodile, up close and personal. I’m glad to say I still have all my limbs!
Follow me on: Facebook "Fin Page" – YouTube – Blog – Linkedin – Twitter
—
Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian | Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University | President WAVMA |
Secretary Aquatic Animal Health Chapter – ANZCVS.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
Skype: thefishvet
