What kind of age would a AB start to get certain problems with health etc... and whats the most commen thing to go wrong? thanks
What kind of age would a AB start to get certain problems with health etc... and whats the most commen thing to go wrong? thanks
There are many things that can go wrong, but these frogs are pretty healthy. Metabolic bone disease is something that can happen easily if they're not provided enough calcium. I encourage you to download the book "African Bullfrogs" from amazon and read the diseases and disorders section. The biggest thing to remember is that if your frog gets sick, by the time you notice it it will almost always be too late, so don't kick yourself if your frog dies. Also, my opinion is that bringing a frog to the vet is a complete waste of money.
I completely disagree! it is never too late... until it is too late and nothing can be done, but in so MANY cases it is simply not true! and experienced with frogs vet can help with that.
Ellis - a lot of things can go wrong like with any being, MBD is the most common one in young fast growing individuals, there is no age/size to start having problems, anything can happen at any given time, some conditions will be obvious early , some later in life. That is why the owner have to provide proper conditions and nutrition, and constantly keep an eye on anything out of ordinary so he can react accordingly in a timely matter.
Save one animal and it doesn't change the world, but it surely changes the world for that one animal!
Do you have any examples of frogs with advanced stages of sickness that were able to be cured completely by a vet? If you do have an example, how much did it cost? I would bet any treatment would cost hundreds of dollars, for a $20 frog (or $50 in CN), that has a very very very low chance of succeeding.
Maybe it's just a 20 dollar frog to Herpguy here... but a lot of people actually love their pets. I wouldn't consider saving (or even trying) a pet I personally care about "a complete waste of money"
I'll tell this, check a thread in frog section about how an extraordinary young man picked up a very badly injured bullfrog that he found outside and what measures ( and expenses) he took in order to save him. I can only imagine how his parents were proud and i can only pray that my daughters would do the same in similar situation.
as for costs, i DONT CARE how much it costs when it comes to anyone i love or care about, pets included, but in my decision i would consider quality of life/ amount of suffering he is facing after treatment if such possible. Friend of mine just spent close to 10 000$ for 2 surgeries on her dog, that kind of people i want my kids to be when they grow up. I said it a lot and will say it again, you are responsible for whoever you have "tamed" if you don't funds/resources to support a pet and take care of necessary vet bills if needed, don't get it and the price tag has nothing to do with it.
from my favorite book ever:
“I am looking for friends. What does that mean -- tame?"
"It is an act too often neglected," said the fox. "It means to establish ties."
"To establish ties?"
"Just that," said the fox. "To me, you are still nothing more than a little boy who is just like a hundred thousand other little boys. And I have no need of you. And you, on your part, have no need of me. To you I am nothing more than a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world....”
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Save one animal and it doesn't change the world, but it surely changes the world for that one animal!
HerpGuy I have personally saved my first Pacman from death with a Vet's assistance. She may have cost $15.00, but that doesn't mean that the frog's life is forfeit when it becomes ill. She stopped eating for no reason, became very lethargic, listless, began losing weight extremely fast. She lost more than half her weight in 10 days of not eating. I dewormed her and had her tested for various illnesses and never found anything. Still to this day have no cause for her illness, but I force fed her for 2 months straight and she recovered and is alive and well.
Diligence and patience can save your frog if you catch it early. They do show signs of illness before it is to late. The problem is that people are not always as observent of their frog's behavior. This is what may cause it to be to late. Always be very perceptive and watch your frog. Sudden changes in activity or the lack of are signs that must be noted and this should alert everyone to watch their frog and seek assistance when necessary.
They can be saved from death and even can be resuscitated by a vet. They insert a tube in their lungs and breathe for the frog.
You should never tell someone that it is a waste of money to attempt to save their frog. Especially when so many people come here seeking advice on care and how to help their frog when it is sick.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but opinions like this one will attract many negative comments. So I am now going to close this thread so no one makes a comment that they may regret resulting in a infraction.
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