Whites Tree Frog Lethargic

[BlueisallIneed]

I would call the vet just to see if they can give you some advice over the phone. Since he hasn't eaten in two weeks you need to get food for him and force feed him. They sell that at a vet or you might be able to get it at a pet shop. Its in a liquid form that you have to syringe in his mouth. If its a calcium problem you have to dust the crickets every other feeding. Once a month is not even close to being enough. Crickets are pretty much all phosphorus, you also need to get a calcium powder that is phosphorus free. Phosphorus actually blocks absorption of calcium, so if you have powder with it in there you are doubling the chance of him not getting enough to begin with. I would continue with the drops but he needs to get food in him.

[JHansson514]

Since he hasn't eaten in two weeks you need to get food for him and force feed him... Crickets are pretty much all phosphorus, you also need to get a calcium powder that is phosphorus free. Phosphorus actually blocks absorption of calcium, so if you have powder with it in there you are doubling the chance of him not getting enough to begin with. I would continue with the drops but he needs to get food in him.

I force fed Delilah a cricket tonight. After him spitting it out twice, I believe it was finally swallowed. The calcium dust I have is phosphorous free and it also has D3, which from what I understand also helps in absorbing the calcium. The liquid calcium does not say it is phosphorous free, but it is not listed in the ingredients.

Thank you for the advice. I'll let you know what happens.

[JHansson514]

Is it possible for a white's Tree Frog to get a cold? Like an upper respiratory infection or something. I've noticed that when he breathes he makes a slight puckering sounds, like he's got a nose full of boogers. And for a while he was shedding almost every day, which seems much too frequent, especially since his eating pretty much stopped. I've read (at least with other frogs) that frequent shedding can be due to low humidity, but it says around 55-60%. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[JHansson514]

I just wanted to let you know that Delilah died tonight. I did more research on respiratory infections and I do believe that is what Delilah had. I planned on calling the vet tomorrow to set up an appointment, but apparently that was too late. If only I had realized what was wrong sooner. I'm absolutely heart broken. Thank you all for your advice.

[DonLisk]

We know you gave the best for Delilah and are so sorry for you loss.