Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 23

Thread: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

  1. #1
    court1100f
    Guest

    Default I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    Hes lost alot of weight and I do mean alot of weight to the point I'm quite worried about him,to that end I've been feeding him Crickets which I know are nutritionaly defficient,I've also started feeding him little pieces of hot dog weenys chopped up real small which I have to force feed him because hes refusing to eat Because my mother also lives here with us and sees fit to keep it near 60F in the house at any given time. the under tank heater he had died on me and I haven't had a chance to get another since I was in the hospital at the time it happened. in either case my question primarily is whats the best way to pack weight back onto him bearing in mind hes too weak thanks to her to eat on his own. Which rules out rats and the like.........anyway Glad to have found a Frog/Toad Forum

  2. # ADS
    Circuit advertisement
     

  3. #2
    Founder John's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Nationality
    [Ireland]
    Location
    United States
    Age
    46
    Posts
    5,963
    Picture Albums: Member Photo Albums

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    If you have to force feed him then the chances are it's too late. It's rare for frogs/toads to recover after reaching the point where they need to be force fed. I suggest you get him to a vet and see what the vet says.
    Founder of Frogforum.net (2008) and Caudata.org (2001)

  4. #3
    Kurt
    Guest

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    Ditto.

  5. #4
    100+ Post Member Tom Highum's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Nationality
    [United States]
    Location
    Colorado
    Age
    29
    Posts
    1,081
    Picture Albums: Member Photo Albums

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    Do you know of a specialist vet in your area?

  6. #5
    court1100f
    Guest

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    not off the top of my Head. I use too but he was a quack though,told me Hiss my currently 16 year old Boa would only live for 1 year or less this was I believe 10 years ago now, So hes definitely a quack

  7. #6
    100+ Post Member Ebony's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Nationality
    [New Zealand]
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    1,860
    Picture Albums: Member Photo Albums

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    Hows you Toad today Courtney?

  8. #7
    court1100f
    Guest

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    Quote Originally Posted by Ebony View Post
    Hows you Toad today Courtney?
    actually he is more alert and more active now since I started the force feeding him Hot Dog wiener chopped up real fine then crushed between my fingers. Thing is since as I understand it they are Omniverous I'd think something that isn't a processed food product like the hot dog meat would be better for him. if I CAN find a vet that I can trust I'll take him to the vet in the interem I'm not gonna just sit by and do nothing hes my buddy
    Last edited by court1100f; January 22nd, 2010 at 09:12 PM.

  9. #8
    100+ Post Member Ebony's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Nationality
    [New Zealand]
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    1,860
    Picture Albums: Member Photo Albums

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    Well good luck Courtney, Taking him to the Vet is the best option. Keep us updated.

  10. #9
    100+ Post Member Tom Highum's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Nationality
    [United States]
    Location
    Colorado
    Age
    29
    Posts
    1,081
    Picture Albums: Member Photo Albums

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    Kurt what did you say you used when force feeding frogs? Wasn't it organic baby food or something?

  11. #10
    Kurt
    Guest

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    Liquified beef baby food.

  12. #11
    100+ Post Member Tom Highum's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Nationality
    [United States]
    Location
    Colorado
    Age
    29
    Posts
    1,081
    Picture Albums: Member Photo Albums

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    These links will probably help ease your search. http://www.frogforum.net/general-dis...list-vets.html How is your frog today? and are you going to try Kurts idea?

  13. #12
    court1100f
    Guest

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    Yep that would be far easier for him to digest. As for Mr. Frog hes definitely improving his activity levels increasing/his personality is re-emerging/and hes more alert and aware of whats going on around him and more responsive.

  14. #13
    Kurt
    Guest

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    That's good to hear.

  15. #14
    court1100f
    Guest

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    I just wanted to thank ya'll for trying to help I went tonight to rescue a clawed water frog, and upon returning home discovered that Mr. Frog had Passed away I'd talked to Dr. Larry White DVM. and he was gonna see him this monday and told me to keep feeding him by hand until then but he didn't make and I'm totally hard broken Mr. Frog WASN'T just a Frog to me He was my Buddy. I'm gonna miss him talking to me when I picked him up He was my friend and I don't know what I'm gonna do with out him. I kept him next to me in our Bedroom he was literally next to the head board I did everything I could but it wasn't enough and what makes it even worse is When we left he was alive and when we got back he was gone I didn't even get to say goodbye. I picked him up talked to him,tried to get him to breathe but he was already gone anyway thanks for trying

  16. #15
    Kerry1968
    Guest

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    Awww, that's so sad, sorry to hear about Mr Frog.

  17. #16
    Kurt
    Guest

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    So sorry for your loss.

  18. #17
    100+ Post Member Ebony's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Nationality
    [New Zealand]
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    1,860
    Picture Albums: Member Photo Albums

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    That's such a shame. Im so sorry.

  19. #18
    court1100f
    Guest

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    it got awhole lot more depressing and sad Saturday night My selfish mother also Murdered Porter my Rescued Ball python I rescued back in 06 after my wifes stroke when we moved out to Humble,Tx from Houston. Two very gentle and sweet animals murdered so she can run the AC set to 55 YES even in this cold winter weather as I'm writing this the temp outside and coincidentally inside is 34F because she sneaks out of her room and turns the heater off when we turn it on(I've tried to bring all my children in our room where we keep it warm IT IS the only sanctuary in the house).she knows they can't handle these temperatures but she doesn't care. reason for this stupidity and needless loss of life She likes to sleep under 7 blankets plus a set of sheets and needs it freezing cold so she doesn't get too hot. Porter literally Died in my arms Atleast I was able to tell him I loved him and tell him Goodbye................shes also killed probly a dozen or so Parakeets/1 parrotlet,1-2 cockatiels,and a lovebird just so she can indulge herself with the rediculous number of blankets on her bed and not be hot at all other living beings expenses!!! anyway I buried Mr. Frog in my Angel Trumpets pot last night anyway ya'll take care,I for one have had two Very loved Pets that I now miss Dearly murdered for a selfish self centered inconsiderate persons personal comfort and this in 2 days time

    God Bless

    Courtney

  20. #19
    Founder John's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Nationality
    [Ireland]
    Location
    United States
    Age
    46
    Posts
    5,963
    Picture Albums: Member Photo Albums

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    Sorry for your loss. I suggest you don't keep animals that could die under these conditions, or move away from your mother.
    Founder of Frogforum.net (2008) and Caudata.org (2001)

  21. #20
    100+ Post Member Ebony's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Nationality
    [New Zealand]
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    1,860
    Picture Albums: Member Photo Albums

    Default Re: I need help with Mr. Frog my Cane Toad

    Im so sorry Courtney, That's just awful. I second what John said. You take care too.

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Let's see those Frog and Toad Enclosures!
    By SludgeMunkey in forum Vivarium, Terrarium & Enclosure Discussion
    Replies: 77
    Last Post: April 3rd, 2012, 01:37 AM
  2. Frog/Toad Id help
    By sebastianbawn in forum Other Frogs & Toads
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: September 10th, 2011, 07:39 PM
  3. AUS Press: Cane toad a `gift’ we don’t want
    By Herp News in forum Press / News Items
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: December 27th, 2009, 08:19 AM
  4. AUS Press x2: Cane toads 'the great hitchhikers'
    By Herp News in forum Press / News Items
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: December 27th, 2009, 08:10 AM
  5. Hello from Dallas! I need help with a frog/toad ID
    By TravisFrog in forum Introductions Area
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: December 24th, 2009, 10:13 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •