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Formalin-is it safe?

H

heather

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Its a suggested treatment for Ich
some kind of protozoan killing stuff
formaldehyde solution...

What do you guys think?
 
J

joan

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No. Even if it's used to treat a disease doesn't mean it's safe to use on an axolotl. Consult Amphibian Medicine and Captive Husbandry by Wright and Whitaker, if your local library has it.
 
J

joão

Guest
if what you have is protozoan , you can use Flagyl, I used it and had no problem with it, after using it my axies became more healthy than ever, you just have to know the right dosage.
 
E

edward

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Formalin is listed in Amphibian Medicine and Captive husbandry as a treatment option for several parasites.
I would suggest consulting with a vet before attempting to treat for anything.

Ed
 
H

heather

Guest
Joan- the libraries here are cruddy,
Edward- i can guarantee that there arent any vets that know how to treat an axolotl on the Island... axies are not very common. i probably know better about axols than them!! (seriously)

Joao- maybe I will try the Flagyl,
the person at the pet store said that external parasites cant handle changes in salinity too well, she recommended a salt bath since nothing in thier store was safe for axolotls;

if you sit and talk with pet store people theyre really not as stupid as I thought they were, even if they have no idea how to take care of an axie... dumb butts
 
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