Will help every Koi keeper safeguard the health of his fishes.

This book will help every koi keeper safeguard the health of his fishes. It includes sections on water chemistry and how to maintain good water conditions, how to handle, anaesthetize and take samples from ailing Koi, an explanation of what treatments are available and a comprehensive listing of all the common Koi diseases.

This is 15 years of Vet experience with all aspects of Koi health. Treatments and tips for a healthy environment, proper husbandry, symptoms of disease and remedies for parasites and sores, Dr. Johnson covers it all. In plain terms for the hobbyist, he provides the details you NEED to save fish. Symptoms, simple tests, logic and simplicity to educate you on preventing and treating fish diseases. This book is as timely / timeless as the appearance of fish disease, and the need for education in the testing and treatment of these conditions in fish. Learn about prevention and treatment BEFORE you're in trouble. "Anyone that has bought one koi, should have this book before they buy number two!" - David H. "Thanks for writing such an informative, easy to read book. I appreciate your easy going sense of humor and style of writing!" - Patti B. "Excellent for beginners, without sacrificing plenty of depth where needed. A Koi keeper's bible!" - S.G. Ontario "Not a wasted word. Well done!" - Mike S.

Anaesthesia of Exotic Pets provides a unique and quick reference guide for all those working in veterinary practice. The book covers the common species seen and includes: the basic approach to the case, equipment required, drug doses, and anaesthetic induction and maintenance as well as anaesthetic monitoring techniques. Peri-anaesthetic nursing care, such as husbandry, fluid and nutritional support, is discussed for each species. Written by experienced practitioners, the book provides a common sense and practical approach to anaesthesia to enable a variety of techniques to be performed confidently. - Covers practical information on anaesthesia for a successful outcome: how to assess and prepare the patient, lists of equipment required, how to perform the anaesthetic, husbandry, fluids and nutritional support - Discusses commonly seen pathological conditions and their effect on the choice of anaesthetic and patient prognosis - Provides an overview of the relevant anatomy and physiology in each species as this improves understanding of effects of anaesthesia and techniques used - Describes both basic nursing and more advanced anaesthesia techniques, catering for all abilities and knowledge - Contains tables of drug doses by species giving a quick reference for the busy practitioner

This book is an invaluable resource for Koi fish enthusiasts from the beginning hobbiest to the professional breeder/seller. It covers maintaining a pond, as well as dealing with Koi health problems, including pathogens and chemotherapy techniques to deal with these problems. It also covers anesthesia and surgery, microscopy, biopsy and autopsy. This book also has sections which include tips for Koi retail & importation, Koi behavior, Koi trends and winterizing your Koi fish. There is a companion VHS video (Koi Health & Disease - The Technologies) purchaseable separately, which demonstrates and elaborates on most of the topics & procedures covered in this book.