Can Fish Get Chicken Pox?

[crazychris]

A guy on a general forum has told me his fish have caught chicken pox from his kids. He says he took one to a vet and he confirmed it and gave him some waterproof calamine lotion. Is he winding me up do you think? He said "ask on the fish forums and they'll confirm it"

 

[STD]

A guy on a general forum has told me his fish have caught chicken pox from his kids. He says he took one to a vet and he confirmed it and gave him some waterproof calamine lotion. Is he winding me up do you think? He said "ask on the fish forums and they'll confirm it"

he's winding u up

 

[crazychris]

Well he says he has a pic and will pm me it soon!

 

[shelaghfishface]

the very fact that u asked the question tells us u just about knew the answer.. get a grip hes pulling your leg

 

[crazychris]

Honestly I wasn't sure, especially when he said his vet has confirmed it today.

 

[shelaghfishface]

hes obviously very good at his game.. lets hope his fish dont come down with anything worse

bless u, dont worry theres no such thing

 

[forby3]

pmsl lol i think he is defo pulling your leg like chicken poxs is only a human virus mate no pets can catch it

but thanks for cheering me up though lmao

 

[WILDER]

LOL.
Fish can get fish pox. Waxy growths.

 

[crazychris]

How it came about was we were discussing what other forums we post on so when I said fish forums he asked me what I recommend for chicken pox in fish.

 

[STD]

http/parenting.ivillage.com/tp/tphealth/0,,41zc,00.html

 

[pippoodle]

if he mails you again show him this

http/parenting.ivillage.com/tp/tphealth/0,,41zc,00.html

How do you catch chicken pox?

Humans are the only animals that get chicken pox. Therefore, the only way to catch it is by being around a person who has it. The virus is spread through secretions and by tiny droplets, so sharing saliva (kissing, infant's toys, etc.), sneezing, and coughing are good ways to get the virus from one person to another.

 

[crazychris]

I smelt a rat actually when he got on about special waterproof calamine lotion for fish!!

 

[surreykeeper]

There'll be fish flu next.