I do wish you good luck with treating your frog, but I would just like to point out (please accept my apologies if you are aware of this and altering dose knowledgeably or in agreement with your vet)...
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I do wish you good luck with treating your frog, but I would just like to point out (please accept my apologies if you are aware of this and altering dose knowledgeably or in agreement with your vet)...
It actually looks like there is a mass above the eye but it's impossible to assess fully from just a picture or pictures - I would certainly get it examined by a vet to give the best chance of a...
He really needs to get to a vet for examination and possible investigations.
Assuming you're in the UK (apologies if not), if you try your local vets, they will normally have someone they refer them...
It could be a deformity he was born with, but soft jaw through metabolic bone disease would also be a strong possibility - if possible I would get him to a vet for proper evaluation, and look at your...
"Bloat" is a sign, not a diagnosis. It can arise from all sorts of causes such as liver problems, kidney problems, cardiovascular problems, internal infection with all sorts of different bugs,...
Hello,
From what you describe, I would suggest gently catching up the frog and getting it to an interested vet, who will be able to assess it properly and treat as appropriate. Not sure where you...
Whilst I agree with much of what you say, I would take issue with your comment that "you can't imagine the frogs getting enough [vitamins] to cause hypervitaminosis". Again data is lacking in...
Somewhat true, but bear in mind that the care techniques described on this or other forums are (almost exclusively) anecdotal. They are not backed up by hard data, because the hard data doesn't...
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Seconded. Please get him to a vet.
I have to say that from the sound of it letting him go is NOT an acceptable option. If he needs euthanasia, that should be carried out - if possible getting him assessed by an experienced veterinary...
Hello,
Dioralyte does come in unflavoured sachets as well, so could be used.
Having said that, human salts are probably not ideal, and just as a general thing as well I would strongly recommend...
Sorry but that's utter rubbish about baytril and panacur. There are plenty of drugs used with varying degrees of pharmacokinetic and anecdotal backup in amphibians.
The whole point is that the vet...
Well, I'm sorry but I'm afraid I cannot agree with that attitude. What can the vet tell you? Well, he/she can examine and do tests which might actually find out the problem, instead of guessing at...
I would back up strongly the suggestion that you should get him to the vet. Forgive me if I'm misinterpreting what you said, but a couple of points;
First off, are you sure it is "red leg" as in...
Yes amphibian pus (like reptile pus) is usually relatively solid, believed to be because the digestive enzymes in the white blood cells don't tend to break up/liquefy the pus . It's not impossible...
Hello,
Sorry to come in late.
The short answer is we don't really know what levels are appropriate even in general for amphibians, never mind for a specific species under specific husbandry...
Hello Lynn,
Thanks very much for your reply. I do appreciate there are two sides to this, but that casual "oh, it's a pain to let the vet actually see the animal" (with the implication that the...
Hello,
I should point out that there is a very good reason for seeing the animal - it is incredibly irresponsible, in my view, to dispense a medication (all medications being drugs, with potential...
Hi David,
The research that has been done (in tadpoles, as being more sensitive than adult amphibians) suggests well washed vinyl gloves are best, though not perfect. Latex gloves should...
Hi Don,
Can I put in a plea here - please do not give out advice like this! Baytril can come in different strengths and preparations, and the above instructions refer to only one of those without...
Hi,
Just a couple of comments on this (sorry, I get picky sometimes when I see these types of articles).
"Red leg" is a bit of an ambiguous term given that it is used non-rigorously by many...
Hi DOn,
I fully agree about the vet (as I would, being one : )) but just a thought if you are going to recommend treatments - it might be an idea to specify the dose (in mg/kg) of metronidazole...
Hello,
I'd like to add that I would agree about this dose, but you should also bear in mind that worming a heavily-infested animal, particularly if it has lungworm, can lead to a potentially fatal...
Hi Sophie,
Sorry to hear about your frog.
However, I would suggest that you get him properly assessed by a vet before making any drastic decisions. I have to say it doesn't sound great for him,...
Hi Kurt,
Just curious as to this statement? Amikacin is a generally more toxic (kidney) drug than baytril (enrofloxacin) - have you seen lots of reactions with baytril in practice? I tend to avoid...