Considerations for Treatment of Large Zoologic Collections: Fish.

Authors :: Erlacher-Reid CD
Source :: The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice [Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract] 2018 May; Vol. 21 (2), pp. 311-325.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: Aquatic species live most or all their lives in water; therefore, the health of the environment is intimately connected to their health and medical care. Understanding and maintaining appropriate husbandry and nutrition for the housed aquarium species are essential to sustain health. Most diseases of fish are secondary opportunistic infections; prevention and early diagnosis are recommended. Treatments involve environmental and/or nutritional management first, followed by targeted pharmacologic treatment to control a specific pathogen. Pharmacokinetic research evaluating the effects and safety of medications in fish are greatly needed in the peer-reviewed literature.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)