Quote Originally Posted by 1beataway View Post
Deworming for frogs is something I have never heard of. Anyone care to explain some more?
Most wild caught amphibians will have some form of gastrointestinal parasite load. Being new to captivity, a new animal is under stress and so its immunity system weakens, leaving vulnerable to a bloom of GI parasites. So that is why "de-worm" new animals, its to give them a fighting chance.

I use metronidazole to kill protozoa and fenbendazole to kill worms. Both drugs are administer orally and treatments should be spread apart by at least three days. In other words don't give both drugs at the same time.

A veterinarian should be the one to administer the drugs, as most people do not have access to these drugs or the knowledge to do this. A fecal float should also be performed by your vet using a sample that is no longer than 24 hours old. Also the sample shouldn't be taken from a water bowl or similar, as it will not test properly.


How does Levacol work if you are placing on the back of the neck? How does it get to the gastrointestinal track to kill the parasites there. Something just doesn't make sense to me. Maybe someone can explain it to me, as I have never heard of this drug.

Also I have clown treefrogs, nah-nah-nah-nah.