This is one of the commonly asked questions.
Fish are animals; and diagnosing diseases in animals, and treatment of animals are acts of veterinary science. So unless you are a registered veterinarian, you are not legally allowed to diagnose and treat animals of others.
To explain using humans as examples, we are able to self-treat to a certain extent, however, we are not allowed to treat others without being suitably qualified.
In Western Australia, the fine for the first conviction is $10,000. Subsequent fines are $20,000.
Read more in a previous post –
https://thefishvet.com/2015/08/04/what-educational-pathways-are-needed-to-be-an-aquatic-veterinarian/
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist.
PERTH | MELBOURNE | TOWNSVILLE
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA.
Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 421 822 383
