Sara Ochoa

Dr. Sara Ochoa attended Louisiana Tech for her undergraduate school and then attended St. George University to complete veterinary school in 2015. She then furthered her experience with clinical routines at Louisiana State University. Dr. Ochoa has over 7 years of experience as a licensed veterinarian for animals as well as fish. Sara specializes in small and exotic animal care and has a passion for surgery. Dr. Ochoa is our trusted guide through the animal care world and she uses her expertise to review our articles and recommendations for accuracy. LinkedIn, WhiteHouse Veterinary, Senior Tail Waggers

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18 Common Diseases Your Fish May Have (And How to Cure Them)

by Sara Ochoa

Is your fish showing signs that they are sick? Or does something just not seem right in your fish? Fish too can get sick. The most common reason that your fish could be sick is due to parasites. Your fish can have both internal and external parasites, causing them to have issues. They can also be afflicted with fungal, bacterial, or viral infections.

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Bumblefoot In Birds – 9 Tips to protect your pet

by Sara Ochoa

Does your bird have an issue with its foot? This could be what is called Bumblefoot. The medical term for bumblefoot is ulcerative pododermatitis or a foot infection. There are many things that can cause your bird to have Bumblefoot, and there are things that you can do to help prevent your bird from having bumblefoot.

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