how to treat ulcers on koi fish

When to use? When fish have open wounds and ulcers. These can easily become infected with bacteria or fungus.

Ulcer Swab cleans and disinfects wounds and sores. The cleaned wound can then be sealed with Propolis Wound Seal to create a long-lasting waterproof barrier.

Warning: Do not leave fish unattended during treatment. Do not use near the eyes or gills.

Koi Wounds and Ulcers

If you own fish, you might eventually need to treat a wound or physical injury brought on by an infection. An ulcer is a wound that is caused by an infection, typically one that is bacterial in nature. Injuries, on the other hand, are just that. Just as we can hurt ourselves, there are a variety of reasons why fish can physically break skin. In a pond or tank, they may sustain bumps and bruises during spawning, flashing, or from injuries from predators. If left untreated, these wounds will probably become infected quickly and eventually develop ulcers. If these ulcers are not treated, the fish may develop Dropsy, get internal infections, and eventually die. Because of this, it’s critical to treat these wounds as soon as possible to prevent them from becoming irreparable. Most of the time, if treated quickly, they can be easily healed. I’ll attempt to walk you through the process step-by-step below, along with a list of supplies you’ll need to complete the job.

A simple assembly that anyone can perform to create an improvised operating table is shown below. It is advisable to prepare everything before starting any procedure. You can see that I already have everything I need here, and it’s all conveniently located. You’ll also see that, for convenience of use, I have a homemade cradle to hold the sedentary patient.

how to treat ulcers on koi fish

Ulcer Swab cleans and disinfects wounds and sores. The cleaned wound can then be sealed with Propolis Wound Seal to create a long-lasting waterproof barrier.

When to use? When fish have open wounds and ulcers. These can easily become infected with bacteria or fungus.

Warning: Do not leave fish unattended during treatment. Do not use near the eyes or gills.

FAQ

Do koi recover from ulcers?

Left untreated, these ulcers can lead to Dropsy, internal infections, and the eventual death of the fish. That is why it is important to tend to these wounds as soon as feasible before they get to a non- repairable state. In most situations they can easily be healed if attended to in a timely manner.

How do you treat ulcers in fish?

Treatment. Ulcers should be treated with broad spectrum antibiotics (Midland Vet Service Aqua-Mox, VetDepot Amoxicillin, Fishbiotic Ampicillin, Mardel Maracyn 2, SeaChem KanaPlex, API Fin And Body Cure) added to the food. These antibiotics are generally only available over the internet.

How do you treat mouth ulcers in koi?

Propolis Propolis Spray is used for the treatment of ulcers, raised scales, lesions, sores and hikuri (skin cancer) on Koi. Propolis can be added to Koi Food before feeding, this will give your Koi a real health Boost.

How do you treat an open wound on a koi?

Carefully clean the area with Koi Care Ulcer Swab, then dry the wound thoroughly. Spread Propolis evenly onto the wound and slowly lower the fish back into the water. As the Propolis makes contact with the water, a waxy seal will form.