My fish's mouth is stuck shut and he can't eat. What should I do?

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Hi, Bubbles mouth is closing up and i don't know what's wrong with him or what to do! Please help, he cant eat!

Miranda Sadar, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for your question about Bubbles, and I’m sorry that this is happening to both of you. I was unable to get the photo to zoom in enough to see what is occurring in the mouth, but I would suggest having him evaluated by a veterinarian. Fish can get foreign materials stuck in their moths (items such as rocks or other materials), and can also get growths in them. A veterinarian can evaluate for both of these, and take action to correct it. Depending on what they find, it may be a simple fix, or he may need a surgical procedure potentially. You can find fish bets in your area using the AAFV website. I hope that gives you a place to start, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My fish's mouth is stuck shut and he can't eat. What should I do?

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