impaction/prolapse

[Heatheranne]

I would follow the vets directions, but mineral oil is an oily thick liquid which provides lubrication. It helps food items pass through naturally because it is slippery. A drop can be given orally, but both should not be used at the same time.

[camalotte]

I would follow the vets directions, but mineral oil is an oily thick liquid which provides lubrication. It helps food items pass through naturally because it is slippery. A drop can be given orally, but both should not be used at the same time.

Thanks for the info. Always nice to have other options in the back pocket. My wife was telling me that when she has patients with impaction they often freeze little balls of Vaseline and have the people eat them to try and help things slide from the inside. That was another option i was going to talk with the vet about if things don't change. Not sure if its even possible with frogs but I'm trying not to leave any options off the table.

[GrifTheGreat]

Thanks for the info. Always nice to have other options in the back pocket. My wife was telling me that when she has patients with impaction they often freeze little balls of Vaseline and have the people eat them to try and help things slide from the inside. That was another option i was going to talk with the vet about if things don't change. Not sure if its even possible with frogs but I'm trying not to leave any options off the table.

Their digestion process works from heat. Feeding a frozen ball to the frog could be devastating. This would also cause the frog to not be able to warm its body properly and may cause more problems.

[camalotte]

Their digestion process works from heat. Feeding a frozen ball to the frog could be devatating. This would also cause the frog to not be able to warm its body properly and may cause more problems.

That was one of my main concerns about freezing it. Sounds like the mineral oil does basically the same thing, and would probably be easier to administer with the little dropper/syringe i have for the laxative. Of coarse i wont be trying any of these things until i consult with the vet.
Has anyone ever had their frogs go through the surgery before? and if so any advice?

[cyris69]

I've very sorry to hear about the situation! I'll will be praying for you and your little one!

[GrifTheGreat]

That was one of my main concerns about freezing it. Sounds like the mineral oil does basically the same thing, and would probably be easier to administer with the little dropper/syringe i have for the laxative. Of coarse i wont be trying any of these things until i consult with the vet.
Has anyone ever had their frogs go through the surgery before? and if so any advice?

I've had to take one of my Pacman frogs to have a severe prolapse placed back in, but no actual surgery to remove an impaction. There is another impaction med called Cisapride. It is administered orally and works by activating the intestines to assist in moving the blockage. I've seen it work on one of mine to help the frog pass an impaction. Mineral oil does help too, but you never want to mix multiple meds.

See what the Vet says and keep us posted.

[camalotte]

So late last week Prop Joe passed at least part of the moss. There is no longer anything sticking out of him, and he seems much more comfortable. He still though has a large lump inside of him. I am going to talk with the vet today and see what our other options are, I don't think we are going to go with surgery. How long have your frogs been impacted before? Is this something i can give another week or two now that it is not longer sticking out of him, or is euthinasia something we should be thinking about here in the near future? I would like to try mineral oil, or another type of laxative before giving up.
I have fed him 4 crickets since this started a little over a week ago and every time he is very eager to eat. Would you continue to feed him a little at a time or stop now so he does not get too full?