Is a bluegill aggressive? But not all bluegill are created equal: A paper published recently in Animal Behaviour found that bluegill that more readily take the bait tend to be more sociable, and less aggressive, than those that don’t. Bluegill are relatively gregarious fish and tend to hang out in groups. Can sunfish bite you?…

Cats should not be fed a steady diet of fresh fish or fish products that are intended for human consumption. However, cat foods that contain fish are fine for cats because the manufacturers add in thiamine. Are fish based foods bad for cats? Raw meat and raw fish, like raw eggs, can contain bacteria that…

Boiled, baked, or grilled fish works best for your cat. Oily fish like tuna and sardines offer more significant nutritional benefits to your cat in the form of healthy fats than white fish such as flounder or hake. Can cats eat white fish? One of the best sources of healthy proteins is white fish. Nevertheless,…

Chips or fish with a gluten free batter cooked in the same oil as battered products using gluten are not gluten free. Removing batter from fish does NOT make it safe to eat as it will already have been contaminated with gluten. Can you eat chips with celiac disease? If all the chip factory makes…

Tilapia can be fed to dogs if it is cleaned properly (skinned, deboned, and only the boneless fillets offered as food) and cooked thoroughly. How much tilapia can a dog eat? Adding one medium tilapia fillet (which is approximately 6 ounces) to your dog’s menu can be sufficient to meet their protein needs. What types…

Do wild fish have diseases? Fish diseases occur naturally in the wild, but their effects often go unnoticed because dead fish quickly become prey. What infections can fish get? The zoonotic diseases associated with fish contact are primarily bacterial infections. These include Mycobacterium, Erysipelothrix, Campylobacter, Aeromonas, Vibrio, Edwardsiella, Escherichia, Salmonella, Klebsiella and Streptococcus iniae. How…

Can fish trigger migraines? [1]Tyramine is a naturally occurring substance that has been linked to migraines. It can be found in aged cheese, smoked fish, processed meat, fermented food, food with yeast, and beer. Can eating fish give you a headache? There are two types of food poisoning you can get from eating fish. They…

What does it mean if your stool is light yellow? Your stool can be yellow because of your diet. Some causes of this are eating foods high in food coloring, carrots, or sweet potatoes. It may also be from certain gluten products or a diet high in fats. Does yellow poop mean infection? Intestinal infection…

How can I tell if my fish is choking? When fish choke, they’ll open their mouths very wide, they’ll flare their gills and actually look like they gagging. They’ll move their pectoral fins around and go backwards a bit. You’ll soon see something being expelled from their mouths. They’ll then shake their heads from side…

What are fish pirates? Fish piracy, or illegal fishing activity, depletes global fish stocks and undermines efforts to ensure continued, renewable stocks for the future. It also damages the economic and social welfare of those involved in legal fishing, and reduces incentives to play by the rules. Why is pirate fishing a problem? Impacts. Illegal…

A leader line for fly fishing is essential because the heavy colored fly line used to cast lightweight flies is too thick for tying on the small flies and is easily detectable by fish. Should I use a leader when fishing? Leaders are essential for a successful day of fishing and should be used 99%…

Scientists are astonished by these Goby fish that can climb 300-foot waterfalls. The Sicyopterus stimpsoni species of Goby fish, also known as the “inching climber,” thrives in the waters off Hawaii and is capable of performing an amazing physical feat. Is it possible for fish to swim up a waterfall? Salmon aren’t the only fish…