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Sembelit (impaksi usus)

Also known as: Sembelit·kembung

Sembelit adalah masalah pencernaan umum pada ikan hias, terutama cupang dan ikan mas hias, di mana usus tersumbat dan feses tertahan. Biasanya disebabkan oleh pemberian pakan berlebihan, pakan yang terlalu banyak mengandung makanan kering atau rendah serat, dan kurangnya variasi. Kondisi ini menyebabkan pembengkakan perut dan penurunan nafsu makan, serta dapat memicu masalah kandung renang.

Quick facts

Type:
Disease
Typical onset:
Subacute
Body systems:
Gastrointestinal
Affected species:
BETTA, GOLDFISH, KOI
Reference codes:
ICD11 ME05.0

Sources & references

  • PetMD — Owner overview of fish constipation, dietary causes and pea-based dietary management.
  • Wikipedia — Notes dietary and husbandry factors relevant to digestive problems in betta fish.
  • ICD-11

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