is this a sign of MBD or something different

[Heatheranne]

Yes, that is definitely an abscess of some type.

Dr.Frye is going to be your best bet. You can call him. He will want you to email a photo. He will prescribe medication that can be sent to you via mail.

Being the size of the abscess, I don't think only topical antibiotics will be enough to treat the infection. He will need systemic antibiotics.

It really is nice of you to take him/her.

[DVirginiana]

If there's a cat/dog vet you can get to, you can usually get the antibiotics you need from them. Just talk to Dr. Frye first and see what antibiotic and dosage he recommends. Most small animal vets I've talked to will 'treat' exotics by giving you the meds if you come in knowing pretty much exactly what you need.

Good luck and keep us posted. Don't know if it has been mentioned, but it may be a good idea to change out the paper towels every day or every other day... If that abcess is leaking pus (filled with bacteria) into a warm, wet tank, then those paper towels could become a breeding ground for whatever the infection is REALLY fast.

[lynnsey]

Thanks everyone for the reply and help...I called round today and no vets here can help me.. the closest they do is iguanas and beardies...depending on what's wrong...I called the 2 vets that were 3+ hours away and can't afford the vet visit let alone the meds let alone the gas money. Hubby has been out of work since august when he messed up shoulder and just got the surgery on 25th..we have a 2 yr old and another due ony day now...but I have a induction for the 6th scheduled if no baby before then. Plus 5 cats and 4 dogs to look after...
I am at a loss on what to do...I feel bad trying to help him and getting in to deep..didn't think it was this serious

What do I do now? Do I humanely euthanize before he suffers and gets worse? Do I try the quarantine tank and bactine or is he too far gone for that to even help? I feel terrible but want to do the best and do what I can. Sadly I cannot get the proper vet care as the vets here don't even want to attempt it. And if they did I don't know if I could afford it.

I feel terrible and defeated

[Lija]

I'm so sorry Lynnsey, I can imagine how you feel, don't feel terrible, you do what you can and you care about that frog despite you have so much on your plate right now.
have you asked your local vets if they can sell you baytril to be used on your own risk? if they have no clue when it comes to frogs that is ok, all you need are meds and very small amount of it for them to charge a lot, my guess it shouldn't be more then 20$ and of course in your situation I would never drive for 3+ hours one way. when i was due with a second one i was told to keep my distance no more then 30 min drive to the hospital
look he is active and eating, right? so it is not too late then. have you called Dr. Frye? he is your best shot, he can send you antibiotics and meanwhile you can to treat with bactrine and keep him very clean.

[lynnsey]

Well i am actually in hospital now. My water broke at 7:30ish tonight. So i wont be able to do anything until i get back. Talk bout all this bad timing lol.

[Lija]

Well i am actually in hospital now. My water broke at 7:30ish tonight. So i wont be able to do anything until i get back. Talk bout all this bad timing lol.

horray! hope you and your baby are doing great! take care of both of you and your other one at home.