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    Default Sick frog need help in indentifying problem.

    I have two Australian white tree frogs, Alex and Avery. My frog Alex I have had for about 3 years and Avery for about 2. I have them both in a vertical terraium. Recently I have been away from home for the past couple of months and have not had a chance to clean the tank like I should. I was cleaning tonight and noticed that Avery is extremely thin and he is staying mostly at the bottom of the tank, he is eating a little, mostly lethargic. I noticed spots on the top of him close to the head, they are a lighter green than he is. I know something is wrong with him but I am not sure if it is a parasite, red leg or a bacterial infection. If anyone could take a look at the pictures of him and let me know what you think and could recommend a good vet in the new orleans area that could help I would greatly appreciate it. I also separated both of them I did not want to risk giving it to Alex. The first photo is of them a year ago, avery is on the left and alex on the right. The next picture is Avery now, he has been like this for prob a couple of weeks but it has not been noticeably this bad until now. Any help would be appreciated.Click image for larger version. 

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ID:	33886Avery is on the left and Alex on the right. This was taken about a year ago.

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    Default Re: Sick frog need help in indentifying problem.

    Your frog needs immediate Vet attention.

    Since you have already separated the frog from its tank mate, i would give the frog a Pedialyte Bath to get some nutrients back into the frog.
    I would also try to feed her soon afterwards to determine her ability to eat. Make sure the crickets are small so she can get them down.

    Again, this frog needs immediate Vet attention.

    For the Pedialyte Bath, use 1 part Unflavored Pedialyte to 10 parts room temperature water. Let her soak for about ten minutes then remove her from the soak. Have the bath only deep enough so the depth is chin deep.
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    red0817
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    Default Re: Sick frog need help in indentifying problem.

    Quote Originally Posted by DonLisk View Post
    Your frog needs immediate Vet attention.

    Since you have already separated the frog from its tank mate, i would give the frog a Pedialyte Bath to get some nutrients back into the frog.
    I would also try to feed her soon afterwards to determine her ability to eat. Make sure the crickets are small so she can get them down.

    Again, this frog needs immediate Vet attention.

    For the Pedialyte Bath, use 1 part Unflavored Pedialyte to 10 parts room temperature water. Let her soak for about ten minutes then remove her from the soak. Have the bath only deep enough so the depth is chin deep.

    Thank you very much. He has an appt tomorrow morning at the vet. I hope I caught it in time. Again thank you for the information.

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    Wow that is really not good. It almost looks like a liver issue or even calcium. The coloring of the skin looks really bad, almost an infection. He has been like that for a couple of weeks?! You need to pay more attention to them. This probably could have been caught way sooner then the shape this poor animal is in. I hope he is ok.

    My 15 year old White's Tree Frog Hetfield (RIP 1996-June 4, 2012) and my little girl Lucy

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    Quote Originally Posted by BlueisallIneed View Post
    Wow that is really not good. It almost looks like a liver issue or even calcium. The coloring of the skin looks really bad, almost an infection. He has been like that for a couple of weeks?! You need to pay more attention to them. This probably could have been caught way sooner then the shape this poor animal is in. I hope he is ok.
    Thank you for the information, like I stated he has a vet appointment tomorrow and I am hoping everything will be ok. He has been like this for a couple of days. I am very attentive to them, unfortunaetly work lately has been pulling me away from home more the past month. I appreciate the information you gave not the scolding, believe me I realize how serious this is that is why I am taking him to the vet immediately it is unfortuante that I have not caught this earlier I agree, but I do not need a lecture. Thank you for your concern.

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    Quote Originally Posted by red0817 View Post
    Thank you for the information, like I stated he has a vet appointment tomorrow and I am hoping everything will be ok. He has been like this for a couple of days. I am very attentive to them, unfortunaetly work lately has been pulling me away from home more the past month. I appreciate the information you gave not the scolding, believe me I realize how serious this is that is why I am taking him to the vet immediately it is unfortuante that I have not caught this earlier I agree, but I do not need a lecture. Thank you for your concern.
    Sorry didn't mean to sound like a jerk, the condition of your frog took a bit of time, I understand work is pulling you away so it is not something you could have caught. Sorry your froggy is going through this, wish you the best of luck getting him well.

    My 15 year old White's Tree Frog Hetfield (RIP 1996-June 4, 2012) and my little girl Lucy

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