Sick Whites Tree frogs?Melafix

[WTF97]

So As i posted earlier with no reply. My whites tree frog has had runny smelly stools with a whole meal worm in it.The next day the same with the a cricket. So i went to the store and bought melafix to attempt to make him feel better.Hes in a quarantine tank.Seperated from the other four.Im also treating the four just to make sure and i cleaned and disinfected thier tank.But now it look like he has red leg now?Here are some picture/id like some kinda advice?

REDLEG?


quarantine tank

Their tank
Please help

[EJT97]

Most probably red leg

[WTF97]

a little more information.hes been eating.and bathing more than usaul?...the red in his legd seem to have magically disappered last night..Ive been bating him twice a day with melafix and water mixture?

[DonLisk]

Hi WTF97,
Here is a link to some meds info and information on contacting Dr Frye. You can send Dr Frye a photo and info about the illness and he is great at getting back to you with suggestions.

Runny Droppings is not always a sign of illness and I'm not an expert on Identifying a condition so when your concerned, always have a herp vet make the diagnosis.

Contact Dr Frye.

[EJT97]

Sorry I can't help more but I would contract DR Frye, good idea!

[Bolisnide]

So As i posted earlier with no reply. My whites tree frog has had runny smelly stools with a whole meal worm in it.The next day the same with the a cricket. So i went to the store and bought melafix to attempt to make him feel better.Hes in a quarantine tank.Seperated from the other four.Im also treating the four just to make sure and i cleaned and disinfected thier tank.But now it look like he has red leg now?Here are some picture/id like some kinda advice?

REDLEG?


quarantine tank

Their tank
Please help

Hello:
I'm so sorry your previous post received no reply...good job on noticing right away when the frog became symptomatic and acting quickly.

I do have a few questions:
Did your white's have red legs prior to using Melafix? How are you preparing the melafix and applying it?
Was he only experiencing runny, smelly stools prior to quarantine?
There is obvious digestive issues. Parasites? Bacterial? Viral? I would have no idea (no one would), but a VET can perform a stool test, and I HIGHLY recomend you do so. It costs about $20.00. And the vet will then provide the APPROPRIATE meds to treat the problem.
I would recommend you discontinue the melafix, in whatever way.
I keep both fish and phibs. I only use melafix for my fish, and only 5ml per 10 gallons. Too much will cause death in fish. My guess is your frog's skin is very irritated due to the Melafix and causing 'red-legs'. Melafix is for bacterial infections in fish, not for frogs. And, your frog may have runny stools from something other than bacteria any way..

You need a vet, Dr. Frye is wonderful (if you do not have a herp vet locally).

I also recommend you add a plant to the hospital tank, artificial ok, to provide a little more security to the frog. and perhaps cover 3 sides of the enclosure.
Discontinue meal worms, perhaps only feed night crawlers, if he'll take it. Cut to about one inch and fed with your fingers or tongs, wiggling slightly to entice his appetite. and Small crickets are ok for now.

[flybyferns]

Hi WTF97
If you have not already done so, wet down the paper towel -really well -in the hospital tank.
Keep a shallow dish for the frog to soak in.
Use de-chlorinated water for both.