| Your Koi is a unique species of aquatic life. The | | | | common Koi disease of the eye is called Popeye |
| Koi fish symbolizes friendship and love. It is a | | | | or exophthalmia. It is characterized by a |
| popular fish that developed long ago in the 1820s | | | | protrusion of the eye from the eye socket. The |
| in Japan. They are sometimes known as Japanese | | | | cause of this likely stems from either tuberculosis |
| Carp. There are several colors and varieties | | | | or a mycobacterial infection. |
| available in the Koi. This fish is often found in an | | | | This is encouraged secondary to an eye |
| outdoor pool for decorative purposes. | | | | granuloma, an eye abscess, a choroid infection, a |
| Koi fish can be subject to many different types | | | | viral infection or trauma. An eye Koi disease can |
| of koi disease that can be harmful. It is important | | | | be difficult to resolve as the Koi's eyes have a |
| to inspect your tank regularly and be alert to the | | | | limited vascularity. The medications used to treat |
| different signs and symptoms of these different | | | | an eye disease in the Koi are not highly receptive |
| diseases. Treatment for these koi diseases should | | | | to this area. Tuberculosis in a Koi fish can be |
| be started as soon as a problem is recognized. | | | | transmitted to humans. Caution when dealing with |
| Cancer | | | | this problem is highly recommended. |
| If your Koi has any indication of a circular area | | | | The Mouth |
| around an open wound, it could be cancer. This | | | | An ulcer or an abscess may be found in some Koi |
| type of Koi disease is indicated by a white color | | | | fish. Your Koi will have difficulty closing its mouths |
| with the center being pink. The treatment for this | | | | if he comes down with this affliction. This ulcer or |
| Koi disease is removal of the cancer tissue. | | | | abscess will most likely have come from a |
| Infection | | | | bacterial infection. The infection travels through |
| An open wound that is discolored on your fish | | | | the mouth region and inflames the ligaments of |
| could indicate Koi disease infection. Removal of | | | | the Koi fish's mouth. |
| the dead skin surrounding the area is | | | | Starting your Koi fish on an antibiotic as soon as |
| recommended to prevent further infection and to | | | | possible is ideal. However, permanent damage to |
| promote healing of the area. You can help your | | | | your Koi may already have taken place. |
| Koi by taking a piece of gauze and rubbing the | | | | Enjoy your Koi fish and act upon the first sign of |
| area. This has to be done extremely gently. A | | | | any illness to avoid further koi disease of your |
| soft toothbrush will work well also. | | | | favourite pet. Always consult your local vet or koi |
| The Eye | | | | expert if you are in doubt at all. It could be |
| A Koi with an eye disease is quite noticeable. A | | | | disastrous to leave any koi disease untreated. |