Question 1

What is Acetic acid used for?

Accepted Answer

Acetic acid is indicated for: See source.

Question 2

What routes can Acetic acid be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: Immersion (bath).

Question 3

Which species have cited Acetic acid dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Acetic acid dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 3 species: Betta (Siamese fighting fish), Goldfish, Koi.

Question 4

Is Acetic acid a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Acetic acid is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Acetic acid?

Accepted Answer

ADVERSE REACTIONS (BSAVA Part B p.17, verbatim): May be toxic to small tropical fish.

SAFETY AND HANDLING (BSAVA Part B p.17, verbatim): Corrosive to skin and irritant to mucous membranes.

ACTION (BSAVA Part B p.17, verbatim): Not known.

USE (BSAVA Part B p.17, verbatim): Treatment of ectoparasites (e.g. protozoans, monogeneans, hirudinea, crustaceans) in fish. Other treatments are considered safer to use. Management of intestinal dysbiosis in birds.

SOURCE: Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.17.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Acetic acid?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Acetic acid: ADVERSE REACTIONS (BSAVA Part B p.17, verbatim): May be toxic to small tropical fish.

SAFETY AND HANDLING (BSAVA Part B p.17, verbatim): Corrosive to skin and irritant to mucous membranes.

ACTION (BSAVA Part B p.17, verbatim): Not known.

USE (BSAVA Part B p.17, verbatim): Treatment of ectoparasites (e.g. protozoans, monogeneans, hirudinea, crustaceans) in fish. Other treatments are considered safer to use. Management of intestinal dysbiosis in birds.

SOURCE: Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.17.

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