Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Acetic Acid Otic is used in dogs for Pseudomonas otitis externa. Routes documented in dogs: Otic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Acetic Acid Otic in dogs, 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 | Acidification hostile to Pseudomonas | 5-10 drops affected ear q12h | 7-14 days; also as maintenance cleanser weekly | Pseudomonas otitis externa | 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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Acetic Acid Otic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Otic Acidification hostile to Pseudomonas 5-10 drops affected ear q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Acetic Acid Otic in dogs: Otic.
Cited course lengths for Acetic Acid Otic in dogs include: 7-14 days; also as maintenance cleanser weekly. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Acetic Acid Otic is indicated in dogs for: Pseudomonas otitis externa.
These are general warnings for Acetic Acid Otic across species; consult the dog 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 dogs — 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.