Accidentally ingested fish bones are the most common foreign body causing GI tract perforations, but 75% of ingested foreign bodies are impacted at the cricopharyngeal sphincter of the esophagus, and > 90% of foreign bodies pass through the intestine if they reach the stomach[1]. Can a fish bone get stuck in your intestines? The rectosigmoid…
Some goldfish are outgoing while others are shy. However, most goldfish are laid back and enjoy being hand fed and playing in their tank. If your goldfish begins to display aggressive behaviors, such as biting another goldfish in the tank, you must find out why. Is it normal for fish to bite each other? Fish…
We may think of them as silent, but fish make many sounds that are rarely appreciated by the human ear. Altogether, more than eight hundred fish species are known to hoot, moan, grunt, groan, thump, bark, or otherwise vocalize. Do fish make noise? Well, fish are actually capable of producing quite a variety of nuanced…
So Can Dogs Eat Fish? To make a long story short, yes, dogs can eat fish, and fish can be a part of a healthy diet for your dog, provided it is fully cooked without any additional oils and seasonings, does not contain any bones, and is not a species prone to high levels of…
There are specific flakes made specifically for betta fish. Do not feed your betta other tropical fish flakes because they lack the protein requirements bettas need. Betta flakes can be a staple in regular feedings, but they can also be very messy. What can I feed my betta fish when out of food? What to…
These fish cakes are perfect for baby led weaning and also make a great baby finger food recipe too. Fish cakes are a great way of getting your children to eat fish. You can switch up the type of fish too. I’ve used tuna and salmon and both were delicious. When can babies eat fish…
Not Every Fish Can Be Eaten Uncooked Nearly every fish or other sea critter is edible, but not every one of them is edible raw. Raw fish has been in fashion in the West for some time, but sushi and sashimi have been part of Japanese cuisine for centuries. Which fish Cannot be eaten raw?…
It is never safe to let your dog pass the fish hook; the chances are too great it will cause internal injuries as it moves, or become lodged along the way. The veterinarian will X-ray your dog and probably perform an emergency endoscopy or surgery to remove the hook while she is under anesthesia. How…
Technically, they should fall under the purview of the Food and Drug Administration, which oversees both human and animal drugs. Those animals including companion animals (dogs, cats, horses) and food animals (cattle, pigs, chickens). Yet no ornamental fish antibiotics are approved by the FDA. Is fish amoxicillin the same as cat amoxicillin? But unlike antibiotics…
They would use only smaller fish, as a large fish may generate an electric shock from 300 to 400 volts. The shock of these catfish is used to stun prey and in defense. It is not known to be fatal to humans, but large electric catfish can stun an adult person. Can a catfish sting…
The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a freshwater fish belonging to the minnow family (Cyprinidae) of the order Cypriniformes. Native to South Asia, it is a popular aquarium fish, frequently sold under the trade name zebra danio (and thus often called a “tropical fish” although both tropical and subtropical). Is zebrafish a tropical fish? The zebrafish…
Is Trader Joe’s canned tuna safe to eat? Between fear of consuming too much mercury and sustainability concerns, shopping for canned tuna has become a health minefield. Thankfully, Trader Joe’s makes it simple with their pole-caught skipjack tuna. This type of tuna, which was rated a “Best Choice” by Seafood Watch, checks both boxes. Is…