There are a variety of tropical fish diseases that may affect your pet tropical fish. Identifying these diseases and taking appropriate measures to counteract them is essential to ensuring the healthy life of your fish, and ensuring that they're as happy as possible.

We'll look at the first of the tropical fish diseases we'll be discussing in this article, the disease called 'Shimmy'. Shimmy is one of the tropical fish diseases where your fish looks like it's moving at an inordinate rate. It seems to move fast, but it doesn't move its fins much at all. This is a sign of shimmy and should you notice it, you should have it treated as quickly as possible.

Ich spots are another form of tropical fish diseases. Ich spots are tiny spots, usually of a white colour, that appear over your tropical fish. If you notice these ich spots you should once again seek some form of medicine to treat your pet tropical fish. Another similar type of tropical fish diseases, is one that has red sores appearing all over your tropical fish. If you notice these sores, you should treat them as quickly as possible. As time progresses the sores will begin to grow larger and larger, if they grow too large, then you risk your pet tropical fish developing the worst of tropical fish diseases.

A common way of identifying whether or not your fish has tropical fish diseases is attempting to find out if your tropical fish has a loss of its appetite. Fish that show lack of interest in other fish, disinterest in their surroundings, or have a loss of appetite, may be developing some other form of disease which may not be readily identifiable. You should check for such symptoms and if noticed, purchase some tropical fish medicine that can deal with the disease most likely associated with your tropical fish.

Tropical fish diseases aren't as rare as some people may think, poor tank maintenance, incorrect food, or incorrect lighting, can all go towards negatively influencing the life of your tropical fish. If you want your tropical fish to be as happy and healthy as possible, ensuring they live a life free from tropical fish diseases, then make sure that you keep an eye on them, and treat them well.

Remember that tropical fish, like any other pet, require care, love and nurturting. If you provide your tropical fish with the appropriate care and love they need, then they should live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Just as we are vulnerable to acquiring certain diseases, our dogs can also get them. And in the same way that our body feels terrible when we are sick, our pets can also feel weak and tired when they are inflicted with a disease.

One of the rather commonly affected areas in dogs is their eyes, and among the disease that can be developed are the following:

Cataracts
Distichiasis
Cherry Eye
Glaucoma
Cataracts

This is brought about by old age or a disease called canine diabetes. Breeds that are prone to this condition are Golden and Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Chesapeake, Poodle, Afghan hound, and English Sheepdogs. A visit to the vet will be very helpful. There is a specialist called a vet ophthalmologist who will take a look at your dog's eyes and suggest a need for surgery, since drugs are not very effective to rid your dog of cataracts.

Distichiasis

This condition is brought about by the abnormal growth of eyelashes which then causes irritation and infections to the eye. This can be present in both upper and lower eyelids, and breeds that usually get afflicted with it are: Dachshund, Cocker Spaniel, Bulldog, Retriever, Sheepdog, and Poodle. Treatment is done through the removal of eyelashes by a method called electrology, or a dog can also undergo electrical depilation (hair removal), and if these will not work, surgery.

Cherry Eye

Another common eye problem, Cherry Eye strikes the 3rd eyelid prolapses by means of the growth of red mass in the eye corners. Breeds affected are usually Bulldog, Pekingese, Cocker Spaniel, and Mastiff. The only recommended treatment is surgery, because other forms of treatment such as gland removal will still require lifetime maintenance.

Glaucoma

This is a condition brought about by the production of liquid in the eye area which will eventually lead to blindness. Unlike cataracts, glaucoma may occur even with younger dogs, and breeds that usually get afflicted with it are: Cocker Spaniels, Poodles, and Terriers.

If it is detected early on, treatment can be in the form of drugs. However, since this condition spreads fast, it may require surgery if it is discovered late, to prevent blindness.

To prevent the condition from getting worse, always take time to examine your pet. If you notice that your dog is scratching his eyes more often, take a look at him and also have him checked by a doctor so that proper diagnoses can be made, and consequently, proper treatment. This could ultimately save your dog from going blind.