RETF with bad case of nose rub

[ahenderson0306]

I am in need of some help. I have had a Red Eyed Tree Frog for about a month now and when she arrived, she had nose rub from shipping. I has only gotten worse and I'm not sure what to do. I've used hydrogen peroxide and neosporin without pain reliever. Nothing seems to be helping. Now she has a spot above her eye and another one on her mouth. Other than those areas, the frog seems to be very healthy. Any suggestions?

[Mentat]

Welcome to FF ! From sores and eye area swelling, it appears your frog has a severe bacterial infection. Recommend a visit to veterinary for check-up and probable prescription for a stronger antibiotic like Baytril.

Also, at what concentration and why are you using hydrogen peroxide? From what I've read, it is not suitable for frogs. Good luck !

[ahenderson0306]

Thank you Carlos for your imput. I read somewhere online that it is okay to use 3% hydrogen peroxide for nose rub. It didn't do much at all and I stopped using it and just use the Neosporin. I might have to look into a vet visit.

[Lija]

agree, vet visit is needed asap, as much as i can tell from the pics it seems systemic antibiotics are needed,but peroxide made things worse, don't use it. while waiting for a vet app, you need to set up hospital set up with wet papertowels instead of substrate. is it eating at all?

[ahenderson0306]

She was eating okay, but I'm not sure if she has in the last few days. I will take out her substrate and put in wet paper towels. Thanks!

[Lija]

you're welcome.
that is great that she is eating, but i would dust her crickets with reptiboost for a few days to get her body defenses up a bit and you should really try to find vet who treats frogs around your area.

[ahenderson0306]

okay I will do that. I also just called our local vet and they will have a vet on staff tomorrow that handles reptiles and amphibians.

[ahenderson0306]

She's still hanging in there..but not interested in eating. The wounds seem to be healing slowly but I'm worried about her appetite.

[CJ PELCHER]

When was the last time she ate? If its around the 5-6 day mark... i would start to force feed her ...if you use crickets pull the legs off first or use worms!! Its easier for her to digest....