Growth?

[aegillesp]

I noticed my ADF (Derp) has a lump growing near his butt... Should I be concerned? It looks like it's getting bigger...I've had him for almost 3 months.

[Jenste]

I see some very small gravel pieces in there....any chance he ate one and is impacted/trying to pass the gravel? Move him into a barebottomed set up and try feeding VERY soft foods such as chopped earthworms to help him pass it.

Any more clear photos from behind or above?

I definitely recommend getting rid of that gravel and doing barebottomed while he is like this...it must be very tender and sore.

[aegillesp]

He's been acting completely normal. I feed him the aquatic frog pellets, which he has been eating, he's been eating flakes normally too. I'll try to get a better picture. I'll clean out a smaller tank for him too.

[Mentat]

Kind of hard to tell from pic, but possible causes can think off are: a prolapsed intestine; or a bulging cloaca caused by intestinal infection. If food falls to bottom that gravel is an impaction hazard. Recommend replace it with play sand or large pebbles. Good luck !

[kathreen]

Just curious how is the frog now? Did you learn anything? Wondering if I might be having a similar issue.

[aegillesp]

It may sound like pure coincidence but after I introduced Herpes (who is a male) with Derp her lump size was cut to about 1/4 the size it used to be. We also changed her food and now I think she is fat and happy! The other fish they are with leave them alone and the two frogs get along great! That as about the only thing I changed. Hope that helps at all. I can take pictures tomorrow and let you know what food they get.