Koi with Dropsy and Popeye: Emergency Response

Koi swelling, eyes bulging (popeye), scales pineconing (dropsy). Asks for help.

Grave Prognosis

Dropsy = internal bacterial infection (fluid regulation failure). Popeye often accompanies. Nearly impossible to cure in pond.

Attempted Treatments

• Water changes + dechlorinator.
• Pond salt 0.1%.
• Antibiotics in food/water.
• Only real hope: injected antibiotics (vet required).

Check dropsy article and popeye article.

Test water quality; fix underlying cause.