Dropsy Or Eggy Dumbo Betta Female?

This is so hard to debate. She's acting goofy... she will chase food but not eat. lol Her scales look a little questionable on dropsy.

 

Surprisingly, her scales are smooth and flat. It could develop into dropsy later on, so watch out for that. Since her scales aren't raised she could be eggbound or constipated. I would fast her for a few days to see if the bloating goes down and feed a pea. After the fasting if she doesn't eat, I would think it's dropsy because bettas with dropsy usually won't eat. Then I would lower the amount you feed her and soak any dry foods. I would still watch out for raised scales, if there's no raised scales after a while, she's probably egg bound.

 

Surprisingly, her scales are smooth and flat. It could develop into dropsy later on, so watch out for that. Since her scales aren't raised she could be eggbound or constipated. I would fast her for a few days to see if the bloating goes down and feed a pea. After the fasting if she doesn't eat, I would think it's dropsy because bettas with dropsy usually won't eat. Then I would lower the amount you feed her and soak any dry foods. I would still watch out for raised scales, if there's no raised scales after a while, she's probably egg bound.

Thank you for the advice!!

 

Sounds like Repolie has it covered I'll just add my 2 cents. Since there is poop in the cup that means there is bowel movement which means it will most likely clear up after you fast and feed pea

 

Dropsy for sure

 

Dropsy for sure View attachment 474049

Yep it developed into dropsy. Get Kanaplex and start treating for it. Keep her water super clean during this time and don't feed her. If it gets anymore severe, do an epsom salt bath (1 tablespoon per gallon).

 

Yep it developed into dropsy. Get Kanaplex and start treating for it. Keep her water super clean during this time and don't feed her. If it gets anymore severe, do an epsom salt bath (1 tablespoon per gallon).

I put her down. I didn't think she would recover. Have you had any luck with Maracyn Two? or is Kanaplex better?

 

I put her down. I didn't think she would recover. Have you had any luck with Maracyn Two? or is Kanaplex better?View attachment 474284

Awww. Sad you put her down. Either one of those medication could treat dropsy, but I used Kanaplex for my betta because of it's availability and it worked.