EMERGENCY: African Bullfrog Dying?

[Jimifrog]

When did he eat the mouse last? Do you feed him in the substrate? It is possible he is impacted. He will shed his skin, so peeling skin might not be a big deal; however, not being able get up or walk is. Have you tried to put him in a warm bath? That can help your frog poop.

[jjchance]

He ate a mouse over 3 months ago. Not since then. I do feed him in the substrate. I haven't tried a warm bath.

[frognerd101]

I know a little on African Bullfrogs, but I am no expert. What I would do is try introducing new foods. I had a pacman that ate crickets, and then totally stopped eating crickets. So I gave him nightcrawlers, and he loved those.

If you feed him in the substrate, he could accidentally ingest some substrate. Tree feeding him in a small plastic tank.

Your frog does not appear underweight, but what I would do is decrease the humidity. 80 percent is way to much, especially because these guys come from a naturally dry region of Africa that gets little to no rain.

If none of these suggestions work, try a warm bath. If that does not work, I would advise getting your frog to a vet to see what the problem is.

I hope your frog gets better.

[Jimifrog]

That first picture looks like he is shedding. He doesn't look skinny, which, after not eating for weeks, might indicate he is impacted. That happened with a couple of my frogs when I had them in coconut. They got very listless, didn't want to eat, and, eventually, one threw up his stomach and the other prolapsed his intestines. Both are fine now, so, I am not trying to scare you.

[GrifTheGreat]

I do not own a Pyxie nor am I and expert. If you suspect impaction which is quite possible when feeding rodents. A lot of the time they become constipated due to amphibians having trouble digesting mammalian tissues. This is not a medical treatment but a way to help the frog pass the rodent. Prepare a soak of De-chlorinated water luke warm to warm. Around 80 degrees. Disolve 2 to 4 drops of honey in the water. Be sure the water is no deeper than up to your frogs chin.

Also I would try night crawlers or Hornworms as another food item. Much easier for your frog to digest. If he doesn't eat soon you will have to force feed. If you need help with this just ask and we will be happy to help. Try the soak and keep us posted.

[GrifTheGreat]

If he can't walk or hold himself up you will have to hold him in the water so he does not drown. Watch him carefully. Now this is very important. Do you dust your frogs food with a multivitamin and calcium dust with D3? Your frog may be suffering from MBD(Metabolic Bone Disease) if you do not do this. If so you must see a vet immediately. If you wait to long to seek treatment you may lose him. Not being able to walk is one of the symptoms.

[jjchance]

I have not dusted any of his food. From now on I will.

[jjchance]

Really? Honey? You're not trying to be funny right? Sorry, I just really want him to get better.

[frognerd101]

Usually nightcrawlers are available at places like petsmart or pet supplies plus, but if they don't have them there you can find them at any regular fishing store. They should have nightcrawlers as bait.

If he doesn't eat them, you can take them out and try again another day. But a worm bin online. That way you can feed them and keep them healthy until your frog starts eating again. You can also catch worms outside, but they usually wont be as big as nightcrawlers.

[GrifTheGreat]

Really? Honey? You're not trying to be funny right? Sorry, I just really want him to get better.

I don't joke when it comes to a life understand. I am not a smart***. This is serious buisness. Do the treatment and keep us posted. I would definetly take him to a vet since he can't walk. Don't wait til its too late.

[Malachi]

I do not own a Pyxie nor am I and expert. If you suspect impaction which is quite possible when feeding rodents. A lot of the time they become constipated due to amphibians having trouble digesting mammalian tissues. This is not a medical treatment but a way to help the frog pass the rodent. Prepare a soak of De-chlorinated water luke warm to warm. Around 80 degrees. Disolve 2 to 4 drops of honey in the water. Be sure the water is no deeper than up to your frogs chin.

Also I would try night crawlers or Hornworms as another food item. Much easier for your frog to digest. If he doesn't eat soon you will have to force feed. If you need help with this just ask and we will be happy to help. Try the soak and keep us posted.

Will out direct communication for more info this is what needs to done. However if frog cant walk its gotten pretty bad. You need to take action right away.

[jjchance]

Where can you get nightcrawlers? And what do you do with them if he doesn't eat them?

[Jimifrog]

Where can you get nightcrawlers? And what do you do with them if he doesn't eat them?

Walmart sells nightcrawlers.

[Mikey]

To be honest the rodent part did not scare me as much as the superworm part. superworms should be avoided with pixies as they are excellent at impacting. Plus the frog you posted is a dwarf african bullfrog, they tend to be much more fussy (from my experience) than true giants. I would soak him in slightly warmer than room temperature water, and contain him in an area that he is forced to be warm. 82-84 degrees provides the best results.

I may have missed it but when was the last time he ate and crapped.

[jjchance]

The guy who sold me him at an expo told me he is an African Bullfrog. He's only 6 months old. So, I don't think he's a dwarf.