is this a sign of MBD or something different

[lynnsey]

[QUOTE=DeeDub;165265]I would say yes to your last question. Sounds like you don't have a choice. That sucks. Good luck.

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Thanks....I know here I was trying to help him and find out that its more serious than I thought...it does suck..I want to try and save him still but don't want him to suffer and me not know...how can u tell a frog is in pain? Is it pointless or does he have a chance as long as he is active and eating? Is it something bactine can cure or is it hopeless without antibiotics?

[Lija]

Thanks....I know here I was trying to help him and find out that its more serious than I thought...it does suck..I want to try and save him still but don't want him to suffer and me not know...how can u tell a frog is in pain? Is it pointless or does he have a chance as long as he is active and eating? Is it something bactine can cure or is it hopeless without antibiotics?

it is not that serious, he will be fine with proper treatment, have you had a ruptured abscess yourself? like bad pimple, that is what this is, but because he is a frog and small, it makes it more serious and require immediate treatment while his systems are not shutting down.

[GrifTheGreat]

it is not that serious, he will be fine with proper treatment, have you had a ruptured abscess yourself? like bad pimple, that is what this is, but because he is a frog and small, it makes it more serious and require immediate treatment while his systems are not shutting down.

Lija this is not the same as an absess on a human. The size of this blister in comparison to the frog's size plus the swelling all the way to the hip. This is bad. If the blister bursts it may spread into the blood stream causing the frog to become septic.

What is Flamazine? Not every topical ointment is safe for amphibians. Stick with those you know. Bactine is 100% sace and possibly the best option. Your frog needs Baytril which you can get from a vet, but they will need to weigh the frog to give proper dosage. It may also be added to a bath, but the dosage is higher because it will be diluted. The problem with Baytril is that it causes muscle necrosis which is bad, but sometimes the risks do not outweight the pros of the treatement. Baytril is an antibiotic that also stimulates appetite.

Contact a vet and see if they will assist you.

[Lija]

Grif pretty close as far as description goes for people to understand yes it can become septic that is why I'm saying it needs treatment now.

flamazine is veterinary grade topical silver sulfadiazine cream ( 1%), not sure if this available through vet only or can be purchased elsewhere. that stuff promotes healing along with antibacterial action. it is safe for frogs, actually I'm using it for humans as well