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My fish swallowed another fish and is choking, what do I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Fish | Loach

My golden dojo loach (fish) accidentally swallowed one of my smaller fish, he is choking and I don’t know what to do there is no fish vet near me please help what do I do

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on April 3rd, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Hidesy. A veterinary visit is highly recommended. Clove oil is an approved anesthetic in fish and can be acquired at many health food stores. If you anesthetized the fish, you might be able to extract and stop the choking. First, try and find a veterinarian, now. Good luck.

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