Injured green tree frog!

[rjm2653]

Something is wrong with his eye and im not sure.what to do pic attached
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[flybyferns]

Hi,
Sorry your frog is injured or possibly ill ?

He may have gotten poked?
It looks angry
He needs a herp vet asap
This is especially important when it comes to the eye as you don't want this to end up a systemic infection

He should be transferred to a hospital take ---so that things can be kept very clean


Look at all deco in his tank, of course remove anything pointy
sharp stone, a plant, even another frog, a bromeliad with spines
Fake plants need to be looked over very carefully and are notorious for causing injuries---- the stems are plastic covered wire; very often the wire protrudes !
hot spots - from lights ?
Interior of hides
Above - all of which should be removed - anyway

While you are waiting for the vet appt:
-10 gallon hospital tank ( clean it ) w/ a secure lid
-carefully maintain the temp and humidity levels
-boil his water dish
-substrate for the hospital tank should be - very dampened paper towels ( de-chlorinated water - only)


If it is not and injury - which could be possible:
The infection could be a sing of internal infection that has "come to the surface" So, you don't want to waste time trying to figure it out.
There is a very disease call "Clouded Eyes". I can't see his eye really good in the photo
The bacteria that causes this infection is called chryseobacterium. (spelling? )
This becomes systemic - affecting their lymphatic system ( lymph nodes).
Which sadly, affects their immune system leaving them prone to other diseases.

Quarentine and hospital set-up instructions:
http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...-supplies.html

Dr Frye : ( If you do not a have a vet ) He is off on wednesday -so an email to him today , that he can respond to tomorrow, is your window of opportunity !
Payment for medications is done over the phone- He will not charge you to discuss the eye via e-mail.
http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...-prepared.html

FF care sheet for your review:
http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...caresheet.html

Sorry ! It's not fun when they get sick.

Conclusion:
The vet and a 90 day hospital tank set up is in order.

Lynn

[rjm2653]

Better pic?

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[flybyferns]

Better pic?

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Hi Rob,
Yes - better!
All of hte tissue surrounding the eye looks inflamed.
This is a good photo to use if you decide to email Dr Frye.

Keep us posted, Lynn