Taking my fish friends to the vet for medical attention would be a catastrophe!!

[Tina22]

I've come across information on several websites (one of them ) indicating that the production of antibiotics like ciprofloxacin , Amoxicilin .. will be halted, and they will henceforth be available only through prescription.
They don’t want you to have free access to these meds for a reason. Perhaps a reason that will become apparent soon.

 

[Crabby48]

Apparent on the next manufactured virus that’s coming

 

[JayM]

Apparent on the next manufactured virus that’s coming

I get your point, but antibiotics don't work on a virus.

 

[JoJosReef]

Apparent on the next manufactured virus that’s coming

Crabby! Antibiotics don't work on viruses!

 

[Tina22]

Apparent on the next manufactured virus that’s coming

very helpful

 

[Crabby48]

Crabby! Antibiotics don't work on viruses!

Fine if I can’t have fun I’m taking my ball and going home!

 

[Crabby48]

I've come across information on several websites (one of them ) indicating that the production of antibiotics like ciprofloxacin , Amoxicilin .. will be halted, and they will henceforth be available only through prescription.
They don’t want you to have free access to these meds for a reason. Perhaps a reason that will become apparent soon.

May I ask where you got this info? This would be terrible. I’m guessing a lot of vets won’t want to prescribe it if we say for sick fish and or corals. Sad

 

[Uncle99]

I've come across information on several websites (one of them ) indicating that the production of antibiotics like ciprofloxacin , Amoxicilin .. will be halted, and they will henceforth be available only through prescription.
They don’t want you to have free access to these meds for a reason. Perhaps a reason that will become apparent soon.

Need a prescription in Canada for 2 decades now.
Never impacted me at all.

 

[JoJosReef]

May I ask where you got this info? This would be terrible. I’m guessing a lot of vets won’t want to prescribe it if we say for sick fish and or corals. Sad

Wonder how we're going to bring our corals in for a check-up

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

This has been quite the hot topic on here lately - the thread linked below goes into more detail than I care to at the moment, but, IIRC, it sounds like they're trying to crack down on companies offering antibiotics that are either clearly intended for human use despite being marketed as fish antibiotics, or that are being produced/sold under questionable/legally questionable conditions; regardless it looks like the end goal is to try and aid in preventing antibiotic-resistant bacteria strains:

FDA warns Chewy kraft drug and fish antibiotics company

Looks like as of the first of the year you will no longer be able to buy fish antibiotics without a prescription. They don’t want you to have free access to these meds for a reason. Perhaps a reason that will become apparent soon FDA warns Chewy kraft drug and fish antibiotics company...

www.reef2reef.com

So, it sounds like you may need to get a vet prescription in the future, but it doesn't sound like it's to that point just yet - big name, reputable brands will likely still be selling these products for a while.

With regards to fish/coral and seeing vets for prescriptions, I'd guess we've got a long ways to go before most vets are willing to properly treat/prescribe for these animals (in part because of how fish are viewed in many societies and in part because the average vet likely doesn't know much about fish/coral disease and treatment), but for those that are willing/able, I'd imagine they'd accept pics/videos/video calls for diagnosis and prescription purposes.

 

[MnFish1]

I've come across information on several websites (one of them ) indicating that the production of antibiotics like ciprofloxacin , Amoxicilin .. will be halted, and they will henceforth be available only through prescription.
They don’t want you to have free access to these meds for a reason. Perhaps a reason that will become apparent soon.

First - I have never used antibiotics at all for my fish. Second - Every veterinarian in the world has access to zoom - and I doubt anyone would expect you to bring a fish into the office. Third - if you have a recommendation from someone with knowledge - I doubt you would have a problem

 

[MnFish1]

This has been quite the hot topic on here lately - the thread linked below goes into more detail than I care to at the moment, but, IIRC, it sounds like they're trying to crack down on companies offering antibiotics that are either clearly intended for human use despite being marketed as fish antibiotics, or that are being produced/sold under questionable/legally questionable conditions; regardless it looks like the end goal is to try and aid in preventing antibiotic-resistant bacteria strains:

FDA warns Chewy kraft drug and fish antibiotics company

Looks like as of the first of the year you will no longer be able to buy fish antibiotics without a prescription. They don’t want you to have free access to these meds for a reason. Perhaps a reason that will become apparent soon FDA warns Chewy kraft drug and fish antibiotics company...

www.reef2reef.com

So, it sounds like you may need to get a vet prescription in the future, but it doesn't sound like it's to that point just yet - big name, reputable brands will likely still be selling these products for a while.

With regards to fish/coral and seeing vets for prescriptions, I'd guess we've got a long ways to go before most vets are willing to properly treat/prescribe for these animals (in part because of how fish are viewed in many societies and in part because the average vet likely doesn't know much about fish/coral disease and treatment), but for those that are willing/able, I'd imagine they'd accept pics/videos/video calls for diagnosis and prescription purposes.

This has been going on since 2017 (I believe) for food animals - and since 2021 for other 'medically necessary antiviotics'. January 2024 is the new deadline. I agree it will to be immediate then - but - it will be soon (which to the government can mean 2 years lol)

 

[MnFish1]

This has been quite the hot topic on here lately - the thread linked below goes into more detail than I care to at the moment, but, IIRC, it sounds like they're trying to crack down on companies offering antibiotics that are either clearly intended for human use despite being marketed as fish antibiotics, or that are being produced/sold under questionable/legally questionable conditions; regardless it looks like the end goal is to try and aid in preventing antibiotic-resistant bacteria strains:

FDA warns Chewy kraft drug and fish antibiotics company

Looks like as of the first of the year you will no longer be able to buy fish antibiotics without a prescription. They don’t want you to have free access to these meds for a reason. Perhaps a reason that will become apparent soon FDA warns Chewy kraft drug and fish antibiotics company...

www.reef2reef.com

So, it sounds like you may need to get a vet prescription in the future, but it doesn't sound like it's to that point just yet - big name, reputable brands will likely still be selling these products for a while.

With regards to fish/coral and seeing vets for prescriptions, I'd guess we've got a long ways to go before most vets are willing to properly treat/prescribe for these animals (in part because of how fish are viewed in many societies and in part because the average vet likely doesn't know much about fish/coral disease and treatment), but for those that are willing/able, I'd imagine they'd accept pics/videos/video calls for diagnosis and prescription purposes.

There are exotic vets in every large city. If for example - a person had a fish with an ulcer and @Jay Hemdal said I would treat with xxxx - I doubt any veterinarian (at least not the 2 that I spoke with) would have an issue. However, the times of dips, etc - may be coming to be a thing of the past

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

I’m just curious as to the phrase “They don’t want you to have free access to these meds for a reason. Perhaps a reason that will become apparent soon.” as it’s the exact same line (word for word) as from the op in the other thread, that is now closed. Almost sounds like code for something.……

 

[Lemons]

Welcome to the average canadian reefer's problem...

It definitely makes reef keeping more... interesting

But in all seriousness, antibiotics should rarely be used unless you have confirmation on a bacterial infection... never was a huge fan of people using cipro as a prophylactic.

However if you seriously need it for whatever reason, most exotic vets will be willing to atleast hear you out... if not only for the reason to take your money for your appointment.

 

[kevgib67]

I have a box with all the ingredients for a KFC dip after a go around with BJD last year. A friend of mine began dating a veterinarian. When they were over she was infatuated with my tank and I asked her if she would ever have a problem if I needed her to write me a script if I ever needed one. She said absolutely, so I just need to make sure this relationship works out!

 

[Kasrift]

Wonder how we're going to bring our corals in for a check-up

It's not fun. I did that in September. I suspected grey bugs on my acros, had to bring a frag in. I just assumed it would die, it did. I bagged it in water and brought and extra bag of water. The vet looked at it, took it out and couldn't see anything and then took a pipette of water and did the minimal prescription.

 

[Tina22]

May I ask where you got this info? This would be terrible. I’m guessing a lot of vets won’t want to prescribe it if we say for sick fish and or corals. Sad

Here you can find the news :

Fish antibiotics shortages are coming

We regret to inform you that Midland, the manufacturer of Aqua Mox and Aqua ceph ..., has officially has stopped manufacturing all fish medicines. Currently, we have limited stock available, expected to last for a week at most.Despite our efforts, we have not received any response from our...

www.fishick.com

FDA : https://www.fda.gov/news-events/pre...istributors-unapproved-antimicrobials-animals

 

[Tina22]

Wonder how we're going to bring our corals in for a check-up

 

[MnFish1]

You would use a zoom.