Frog First Aid Medications - Being Prepared

[Heatheranne]

It's a tough answer either way. Is there really even an answer?

My conclusion is that all health care and medications is overpriced.

Your best bet as a pet owner is to do your research, know who has experience with that particular species of pet, and know your options. Knowing who could treat your pet if an emergency were to arise also helps. It may also decrease costs, especially if your only option is an emergency vet hospital. There's nothing wrong with a little comparison shopping .

[flybyferns]

Hi Guys,
I'm excited to see such great conversation. All members will benefit from this in the end.

One thing that comes to mind this AM is: It's difficult enough to 'help' a member after the purchase of a frog .
I am emphasizing after ! We can easily see all too often, the purchase comes 1st , then the learning as to how to take care of it comes 2nd. To compound the problem- they may leave a pet supplier - with the wrong information. So my point is , there is a tremendous need for the easy access to medical information/ and medication.

I look a this from the educational point of view, as well . One may pay only 5.99 for a frog! Only 5.99 - cheap - right ! Having not even planned on the purchase which takes place impulsively. They like frogs ; all is not lost. Taking care of it when it's ill ( or going to the vet ) sadly, may never happen. In my post to members with a "sick" frog ( often as the result of poor care , wrong information etc. ) ; I quickly include a link to contact information for Dr Frye!

The frog ( and hopefully the member ) CAN be saved.

One day not too long ago - I was so exhausted after answering the same questions in the tree frog area --- like my good friend Heath ( love_heart) I blabbed too :
http://www.frogforum.net/general-dis...y-2-cents.html

Talk to you soon
Lynn