Sick african dwarf frog

[hrkennedy]

One of my adf's has a white swollen and somewhat red area under her mouth. She will not eat and I have no clue what to do. I have placed her in a fish bowl for the day to keep her from the other frogs. I don't know if it could be an injury or done kind of infection. Does anyone know how to treat this? I really don't want to lose her. I can already tell that she has lost weight and her colour has gone paler. Please help!

[mpmistr]

Sigh.. Something is up with with ADF sold these days.. You can read my short experience with ADF here: http://www.frogforum.net/aquatic-cla...-problems.html

I would treat with an antifungal and see if the frog improves, sadly this appears to be a fatal condition.

[rodsboys]

There could be a number of things wrong with your frog. Your number one concern right now is getting it to eat. A dwarf frog that won't eat is a dead frog. They do not store up fat like a regular Clawed frog. Try the best and tastiest thing they like over and over till it eats. I the mean time please fill out the questionnaire s we can try to come p with a diagnosis:

1. Tank Size and volume of water in it (full, 1/2 filled, etc.)?

2. Number of inhabitants including all frogs and any fish?

3. Water source and any conditioner treatments?

4. Water Temperature and how is it heated (if so)?

5. Water chemistry levels: pH; Ammonia (NH3); Nitrites (NO2); Nitrates (NO3)? Note that if you do not have test kits, most aquariums/pet shops will do complimentary tests if you take a clean water sample.

6. Describe any filter system including model and media?[/COLOR]

7. Substrate type?

8. Tank set-up (plants (live or artificial), driftwood, hide outs and other decor? - How were things prepared prior to being put into the tank?

9. Main frog staple food and any treats? How often you feed?

10. CA, vitamins, and any other additives used (how often)?

11. Lighting set-up and hours it's used?

12. When is the last time frog ate?

13. Have you found poop lately?

14. A picture would be helpful including frog and tank (any including cell phone pics are fine).

15. Describe frog's symptoms and/or recent physical changes; to include it's ventral/belly area.

16. How old is the frog?

17. How long have you owned him/her?

18. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred?

19. Any medications in the water (treatment doses and for how long)?

20. Any salt in water (how much)?

21. Is the tank kept in a high or low traffic area?

22. Describe tank maintenance to include water changes, cleaning, media changes, etc.).