Frog is not eating! Please, need advice or help.

[GrifTheGreat]

Gut loading may also be an issue, feeder fish are probably malnurished themselves, and crickets need to be gutloaded with a high quality food that contains calcium for 24 hours before fdeeding otherwise they are about as good as a potato chip. Honestly that could explain the small frog size.
You will get much better growth with nightcrawlers, dubia and pacman food. Pacman food is somewhere around 43 percent protein i believe, crickets are more like 21 percent and the meat to shell ratio is lower compared to dubia. Dubia also have a high available protein percentage as well.

Yeah, I won't feed mine fish because of the high risks. If I bred them myself I would. I feel night crawlers to be the best staple food. Very nutritious and easily digested. Most powder supplements stick right to them. You still dusting with the Pac Food???

[EnjoiJakey]

I have sad news. I bought Night crawlers, Pedialyte, and spring water and when I got home, I found my frog dead this morning. I'm pretty pissed and at the same time extremely bummed. I take most of the blame from listening to the Petsmart clerks for advice. Before I bought the frog I was pretty sure I had all the info I needed but....I didn't. I'm sorry guys. I am really intrigued about these frogs and never got bored of looking or watching them.

I hate the thought of having my own pet die cause of my mistakes. I probably won't get one for a while cause I am afraid I am not prepared to take care of this beautiful creature. I would like another but we will see. It'll take time and I have to do more research this time.

I know you guys love these creatures and I'm sorry I couldn't get my hands on this site before I bought her. I thank you all for your time, and hopefully in the near future I'll be prepared and use all this information.

[Lija]

so sorry for your loss

[DVirginiana]

Sorry for your loss... Just one thing I wanted to add in case you have any other reptiles. Most feeder fish sold at pet stores are either rosy reds or goldfish. It's not well-known, but they have an enzyme in them called thiaminase that can lead to death or serious problems in many reptiles. Even for 'treat' fish, it is a good idea to buy frozen silversides. They are safe for pretty much anything.
Don't know if that's what you were buying, but that's what most petsmart/petco clerks try to sell off as live feeders.

[Misschievou2]

I have sad news. I bought Night crawlers, Pedialyte, and spring water and when I got home, I found my frog dead this morning. I'm pretty pissed and at the same time extremely bummed. I take most of the blame from listening to the Petsmart clerks for advice. Before I bought the frog I was pretty sure I had all the info I needed but....I didn't. I'm sorry guys. I am really intrigued about these frogs and never got bored of looking or watching them.

I hate the thought of having my own pet die cause of my mistakes. I probably won't get one for a while cause I am afraid I am not prepared to take care of this beautiful creature. I would like another but we will see. It'll take time and I have to do more research this time.

I know you guys love these creatures and I'm sorry I couldn't get my hands on this site before I bought her. I thank you all for your time, and hopefully in the near future I'll be prepared and use all this information.

I am very sorry for your loss. I was in the same boat as you about a week ago. I baught a pacman frog in the ending of September from petco. They truly misinformed me about the care of my frog. (SAME situation about forgetting to tell me about the de-chlorinated water and correct staple diet). Luckily I found this place but my frog got better but quickly went down hill.

GrifTheGreat is quite the amazing reptile specialist and I am very happy to see him on here helping you. I was very hesitant just like you to start up but we all learn from our mistakes - sure a little froggie didn't make it but you can't blame yourself too much. Honestly petco and petsmart are completely clueless when it comes to pet care and it is insane how much they get away with like telling people false information or not enough information. I quickly got back on the horse and got myself a new one (with the help of the 2 week policy that petco has) and I insist you do some research but please do not be frightened. . I am very sure once you get enough information you will be a wonderful frog owner.

If you ever wanted to do some extra research this forum has a great care sheet for pacman frogs. Take a look!
Frog Forum - Pacman and Horned Frogs - Ceratophrys - Care and Breeding

Good luckkk! .

[Lija]

. I am very sure once you get enough information you will be a wonderful frog owner.

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I'm sure of that too, read as much as you can here, ask question and I'm sure your future frogs will live a happy, healthy life! you did what any responsible pet owner should do - ask for help, was listening and doing what people were advising you to do, you did all you could do under circumstances, not always we can save somebody, sometimes it is just too late. pet store people and their advices again.....