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Koi Fish Health: Spotting and Treating Proliferative Kidney Disease
Nov 25, 2024
Learn how to identify and manage Proliferative Kidney Disease (PKD) in koi fish. This video covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention strategies to help maintain the health of your koi pond.
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koe fish health spotting and treating
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proliferative kidney disease
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proliferative kidney disease or PD is a
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serious condition that affects koe fish
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and can have devastating consequences if
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left untreated this video will guide you
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through identifying and treating this
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disease helping you keep your koi
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healthy and thriving py is caused by a
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microscopic parasite called tetraopes
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Brios salmon this parasite infects the
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kidney tissue of koi leading to
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inflammation and enlargement of the
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kidneys the disease is most common in
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water temperatures between 18 and 25° C
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making spring and summer particularly
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risky Seasons identifying PT in COI can
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be challenging as the symptoms often
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develop gradually keep an eye out for
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these signs swollen abdomen protruding
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eyes pale gills and darken skin affected
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koi may also exhibit behavioral changes
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such as lethargy loss of appetite and
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difficulty swimming and as the disease
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progresses you might notice your koi
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gasping for air at the water surface or
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isolating themselves from the group
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diagnosing PG requires professional help
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uh veterinarian specializing in fish
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health can perform a physical
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examination and may recommend additional
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tests these can include blood test to
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check for anemia kidney function tests
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and microscopic examination of kidney
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tissue samples in some cases molecular
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tests like CR may be used to detect the
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presence of the parasite treatment for
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pakd focuses on managing symptoms and
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supporting the fish's immune system
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there is no cure for the disease but
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proper care can help COI recover
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maintain excellent water quality by
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performing regular water changes and
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ensuring proper filtration reduce stress
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on the affected fish by separating them
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from the main Pond if possible your
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veterinarian May prescrib antibiotics to
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prevent secondary bacterial infections
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some Coe keepers have reported success
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with salt baths but always consult a
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professional before attempting any
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treatment prevention is key in managing
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PD start by quarantining new fish for at
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least 4 weeks before introducing them to
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your main Pond this helps prevent the
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introduction of parasites regularly test
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your water quality and maintain optimal
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conditions consider using UV sterilizers
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in your filtration system to reduce the
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presence of parasites in the water be
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cautious when adding plants to your pond
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as they can Harbor the parasite spores
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early detection and proper care are
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crucial in managing proliferative kidney
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disease in KOA by understanding the
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symptoms seeking professional diagnosis
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and implementing appropriate treatment
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and prevention strategies you can
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protect your koi from this challenging
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disease remember a healthy Pond
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environment is the foundation of koi
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health so always prioritize water
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quality quality and regular health
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checks for your fish
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