honey soak question

[GrifTheGreat]

Honey itself no matter what brand has antibacterial, antifungal and antiallergen properties. It is mostly used as a natural laxative to help relieve mild constipation and help with impaction. Honey is also good to add to a bath to reduce swelling of the cloaca and swelling of a prolapsed intestine so that it can be placed back inside the frog, but in extreme cases when a prolapse or serious impaction are present you will need a Vet. You can use pasteurised honey as well. It will cause no negative affects. It is just best to use raw or organic brands of honey becaues they are more pure.

Do not use flavored honey though because this may irritate their skin. As for keeping its color, well that I've never heard because honey is naturally a golden color even when removed from inside a honeycomb. When it ages it will crystalize and you can just warm it up to return it to it's natural state. It doesn't lose it's golden color then either, but I'm sure there are a few preservatives in it.

You don't want to flood the frog's system with sugar all the time. This may have a negative affect over time. Maybe even a tolerance to it so that it is less affective when needed. If placed in their water dish all the time it will kill some bacteria and others will thrive. There are many forms of bacteria that will feed on sugar so if any of those are within the water they may cause problems.

[deranged chipmunk]

Thanks Grif. I knew i could count on you for the detailed info. i was going to pm you the question, but i figured i wasn't the only one curious about it.

[GrifTheGreat]

Thanks Grif. I knew i could count on you for the detailed info. i was going to pm you the question, but i figured i wasn't the only one curious about it.

You're welcome. I'm no expert though, but did work with a man who raised bees and fresh honey from the hive is very healthy stuff and tastey too.

[deranged chipmunk]

i'm sure it is. but bees?? no way, not me. i actually run screaming like a little girl when it comes to bees. i'm allergic. but it still gives my wife a source of great entertainment in the summer.....LOL