Scales Standing Up, Life Trembling. "Pinecone Disease" as an "Interaction at the Limit".
Goldfish scales stand up like a pinecone, and the body swells up completely.We might be stunned by that painful figure, wondering "Why did this happen?".That is one of the harshest trials that a goldfish's body holds, called "Pinecone Disease". Hello, I'm Juane *.
Today, I would like to talk about what is happening behind the scenes of this condition said to be an intractable disease, and the "way of snuggling up" that we must not forget until the end.
"Flood" Occurring Inside the Body
The true nature of pinecone disease is actually not a skin disease.It is a condition called "dropsy (edema)" where internal organs such as the kidneys do not function well for some reason and water cannot be discharged from the body.Water that cannot be released outside accumulates in the body and pushes up the scales from the inside.
The balance(harmony) for living is largely collapsing inside the small body of the goldfish.This is also a fight at the limit where the goldfish is using all of its vitality and desperately trying to maintain "now".
Supporting the Last Barrier
Against this disease where "complete cure" may be difficult, what we can do is to arrange an environment where they can breathe a little easier and regain adjustment with their own power.The "0.5% salt bath" that I have told you about so far has a big meaning here as well.
By shrinking the difference in osmotic pressure, reduce the amount of water entering the body and lighten the burden on weakened internal organs to the limit.That might be "kindness not to let them work hard anymore" rather than treatment.
Not With Despair, But With Dignity
When the condition becomes severe, we tend to rush seeking results, saying "It is meaningless if it does not cure".However, the value of life is not in "what can be done" or "whether it cures".Living this moment hard now.Accepting that fact as it is and continuing to provide a comfortable environment until the end.
Even if the swimming has stopped, even if the scales are standing up, they are certainly our partners and precious lives.I think the determination to protect that dignity until the end is the true "care" for us owners.
Burning the Momentary Brilliance into the Eyes
Time with pinecone disease thrusts the fragility and strength of life at the same time.There may be moments when they recover miraculously and the scales are arranged again, and there may be times when the curtain closes quietly.We, Jun * Juane, would like to continue to stare straight at the most trembling moment of such life, the most serious figure, without deceiving.Proof that one goldfish lived.We will continue to spin that weight carefully from now on.
Internal Organ Disease and Edema : Pinecone disease is mainly caused by failure of internal organ function (especially kidney) due to infection with Aeromonas bacteria.Since freshwater fish are always in an environment where water invades the body from the surroundings, when the drainage function by the kidney stops, body fluid accumulates subcutaneously or in the abdominal cavity, physically causing the scales to stand up.
Assistance of Osmotic Pressure Adjustment : 0.5 % salt bath minimizes the amount of water passively invading the body by bringing the salt concentration of the breeding water closer to the body fluid of the fish.This becomes the only physical auxiliary means to reduce the burden on the kidney.
Low Activity and Rest : Because it is a state where metabolism is extremely reduced, strong water flow and too bright lighting become stress and increase the burden on cardiopulmonary function. It is known that management under a dark and quiet environment expands the possibility of life extension and recovery.
