Category: Ask The Doc

Ask The Doc – The monthly question and answer entry at DrJohnson.com

28
Feb
2024

Ich (Ick) Ichthyophthirius multifilis does not USUALLY cause white spots in Goldfish or Koi

Yeah that’s right. White Spot Disease actually looks like “Sliming Up and Turning Pink” (and dying) in…

28
Feb
2024

Goldfish Lethargic and One Flipped Over Floating

This case has two complaints: A few days ago all the Goldfish were lethargic and huddling together…

11
Feb
2024

Ask Doc Johnson

If I wrote it, chances are the “A.I. version” of me will recall it. So, give me…

15
Jan
2024

Thinking About That Skittish Dog Adoption?

“We met a little Chow Mix yesterday with the Dog rescue. Her name is Chassie and she…

13
Jan
2024

Dogs With This Condition Should Be Fasted

My dog is picky and sometimes won’t even eat. How do I get him to eat if…

30
Jun
2023

Random Panting Dogs, Older Dogs Unexplained Panting

Panting (Unexplained Rapid or Shallow Breathing) in healthy-acting older dog. Typical case: Good MorningI’m not sure if…

02
Sep
2021

Gravel

Comparing a Gravel Pond Schema to a “Proper” Koi Pond CLICK HERE TO SEE PRESENTATION It’s too…

27
Mar
2020

Old Dog Tremors – Is it Normal For My Dog’s Leg To Tremor?

Old Dog Tremors – Is it Normal For My Dog’s Leg To Tremor? Commonly we will see…

26
Mar
2020

Praziquantel Doesn’t Work Anymore Against Flukes?

“I am a keeper of koi fish and Dr. Johnson has been so helpful to me in…

19
Mar
2020

Can a human get coronavirus from their dog?

Some of you probably have read that you can get coronavirus from your dog, there are retired…

30
Jan
2020

Koi and Goldfish and KHV Cross Contamination

Dr Johnson, I got your address from my friend Jason who you recently helped with a pecan…