Author: Dr. Erik Johnson

Dr Erik Johnson is a Marietta, Georgia Veterinarian with a practice in small animal medicine. He graduated from University of Georgia with his Doctorate in 1991. Dr Johnson is the author of several texts on Koi and Pond Fish Health and Disease as well as numerous articles on dog and cat health topics.
08
Nov
2019

Veterinary Cancer Hospitals Opening Across the Country

A word of caution regarding Cancer Hospitals opening across the country. There is a Veterinary Corporation here…

08
Nov
2019

Extra Diagnostics, Visits and Procedures Inserted by Corporate

Is all that really necessary? Extra diagnostics, visits and procedures inserted by corporate. Will you know which…

08
Nov
2019

You Must Be Rich! (Shareholder Medicine Strikes Again)

Did you know that there’s a program that takes your address off your veterinary record and runs…

08
Nov
2019

Cytopoint Anti-Itch Injection Introduction and Results 2019

08
Nov
2019

Dottie The Snot Nosed Dog

I need some expert input.  You know Dottie just went thru the treatment for heart worms.  She…

07
Nov
2019

KHV Koi Herpes Virus Versus Spring Viremia of Carp

Overview: Koi are generally hardy fish. They’re descended from the common carp and are tough, essentially omnivorous…

07
Nov
2019

“Carbonates” Support pH, But Can Be Exhausted

Carbonate balance is a long subject, but I intend to keep it brief. I will over simplify…

07
Nov
2019

Water Changes for Health, and Ammonia Control

If fish are suffering illness due to any obvious deterioration of water quality, you are well advised…

07
Nov
2019

Hydrogen Sulfide Pond Gas – Not Very Common

Hydrogen Sulfide gas is a gas produced in an-aerobic pockets under water. These may occur anywhere there…

07
Nov
2019

Carbon Dioxide in Aquaria and Ponds

Carbon dioxide is produced by the respiration (not photosynthesis) of both plants and animals. When you exhale,…

07
Nov
2019

Live Plants and Koi For Algae Control

Koi and plants do fine if the plants are abundant enough. If you “try” one or two…