Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Acetic Acid Otic is used in cats for Otitis externa maintenance. Routes documented in cats: Otic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Acetic Acid Otic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: VoSOL, Otic Domeboro
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otic | Lower volume for cats | 3-5 drops per ear q12h-q24h | 7-14 days treatment; weekly for maintenance | Otitis externa maintenance | Moderate | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
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Lowers ear canal pH creating an environment hostile to bacterial and yeast growth. Particularly effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa at acidic pH.
Stinging on application, especially with ulcerated ear canals. Do not use if tympanic membrane is ruptured. Effective as maintenance ear cleanser.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Acetic Acid Otic dose range in cats, with cited source references: Otic Lower volume for cats 3-5 drops per ear q12h-q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Acetic Acid Otic in cats: Otic.
Cited course lengths for Acetic Acid Otic in cats include: 7-14 days treatment; weekly for maintenance. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Acetic Acid Otic is indicated in cats for: Otitis externa maintenance.
These are general warnings for Acetic Acid Otic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Stinging on application, especially with ulcerated ear canals. Do not use if tympanic membrane is ruptured. Effective as maintenance ear cleanser.
Why a species-specific page? Acetic Acid Otic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.