pac man baths?

[toxxxickitten]

Baths are usually not necessary unless they are impacted. And in that case, I've heard both the pedialyte and honey baths work fine for the solution. Sometimes just sitting them in luke warm water will help things along.

[GrifTheGreat]

---

The unflavored Pedialyte bath is to assist in hydration and to provide some nutrients and much needed electrolytes for sick dehydrated reptiles and amphibians. Its not to treat impaction. It may provide an energy boost in a sick and dehydrated frog.

The honey bath is used to treat mild constipation and impaction in frogs. Also used to reduce swelling of the cloaca and intestines during a prolapse. Honey also has natural antibacterial, antifungal, and antiallergen properties that are beneficial. It also provides a energy boost when the frog is lethargic. The honey bath will not cure really sever blockages cause by large rocks, wood chips, chunks of back and anything else that is not digestible and too large to pass. For anything of that nature a Vet is needed.

[Kira Hudson]

thanks guys will add to my folder

[TeeRiddle]

I can attest to the effectiveness of giving honey baths for constipation. Orion hadn't gone in almost 3 weeks so I just gave him a honey bath with lukewarm de-chlorinated water and three drops of honey. He plopped out a big one after just 10 minutes in the bath.

I wish now I had given it to him sooner because it really works!

[GrifTheGreat]

I should also mention that I find it beneficial to give them a bath in plain, lukewarm dechlorinated water once a week or so. It helps keep them regular and remove any old shed that might be stuck.