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What caused my catfish's death? His eye was puffed and white.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish

I have a catfish and it looks like his eye is messed up he died I wanted to know what happened I have a picture but not sure how to send it to you the eye is puffed out and white

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on November 11th, 2017

I hope Catfish's passing was quick and without pain. That almost looks like a mass on Catfish's eye so I would be worried about a cancer. An severe infection is also a possibility and this could have turned into blood poisoning. Both of which are fatal. I don't think there was anything you could have done. I hope this answers your question. Please reach out with any further questions.

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