Sickness

[GrifTheGreat]

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.

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.