I need help!

[Lija]

don't worry about dusted crickets amount, it doesn't really matter how many she'll eat, just go with a schedule 2xweek ca/vit d3 and once/week multivitamins, as many as she eats is ok.

[djmosier]

Thank you very much.

[djmosier]

By way of an update, Wacca seems better now after 2 pedialyte soaks (one yesterday and one today). She ate one cricket yesterday and four today, and she seems a little more energetic. She also doesn't look as bloated to me as she did yesterday. I'm hopeful for her recovery. Thank you to everyone who offered advice and suggestions. I really appreciate your help.

[djmosier]

I did all the things that have been suggested and Wacca is showing more energy and eating normally again, with her normal amount of gusto. I noticed tonight, however, that although she is more energetic, she seems to be dragging her back legs, as if there's not enough strength in them to function properly. What could this mean? And if anyone recognizes what may be wrong with her, is it fixable?

[djmosier]

...I've been giving her daily Pedialyte soaks to get her electrolytes back in balance and I have ordered Repta-Boost online. I haven't received it yet.

[Mentat]

Hi Deborah! Heather and Lija have given you good advice and apparently your frog is getting better already! The symptoms you stated do match electrolyte imbalances and that is related to frog "dragging her back legs." Once a situation becomes chronic it will take time for frog to get a full recovery. Bones, tendons, ligaments won't respond to treatments and correct water use overnight. With right conditions, good food, and the soaks things can only get better.

Have you ever tried feeding night crawlers from Walmart's sports section or a local bait & tackle shop? Just make sure they are free of chemicals like fluorescent dyes. Their nutrition level is way better than crickets. Also, try gut loading crickets with veggies or Repashy's Bug Burger. Repashy also makes a meal substitute called Meat Pie that you can add to it's diet for variety (don't add supplements the day you use it). Hope your frog's health keeps improving and good luck !

[Lija]

Carlos, i hate using meat pie i can't grip it properly with tongs, it goes all over the place, gross

[djmosier]

Thanks Carlos. That makes me feel better. At least I'm on the right track. I used to feed Wacca earthworms and she seemed to like them, then she wouldn't eat them anymore. I'll try her on them again and see if she'll eat them. I have Fluker's High Calcium Cricket Diet, which is my crickets' staple. I also throw in a few veggies, as well. Should I continue the daily soaks until she's back to normal? (In other words, can I "overdo" it on the Pedialyte soaks?)

[GrifTheGreat]

Thanks Carlos. That makes me feel better. At least I'm on the right track. I used to feed Wacca earthworms and she seemed to like them, then she wouldn't eat them anymore. I'll try her on them again and see if she'll eat them. I have Fluker's High Calcium Cricket Diet, which is my crickets' staple. I also throw in a few veggies, as well. Should I continue the daily soaks until she's back to normal? (In other words, can I "overdo" it on the Pedialyte soaks?)

Everyone has provided you with excellent advice.

The only thing you really need to worry about with the soaks is stress, but you have to know when the benefits outweigh the risks and this is one such situation. Keep giving the soaks until the frog recovers. Offer food daily to see if she will eat. Frogs take a long time to heal so you must be patient and persistant. You seem to be doing well. Keep it up!

[Mentat]

Carlos, i hate using meat pie i can't grip it properly with tongs, it goes all over the place, gross

Yep, I know . I make a cup of mix and use plastic egg container as molds, filling them up around 1/2 in. Sometimes the frogs grab the whole thing, but other times they miss and parts of it fall into substrate. Using it can be frustrating, he, he, he.

[djmosier]

I have an update on Wacca. She's doing great now! I never did give her the Repta-Boost, because I just got it via UPS yesterday. I'm kind of glad, because I'm a little intimidated about trying to feed it to her. I don't quite know how to feed her with a syringe, and I'm afraid of hurting her or causing her more stress. Fortunately, I don't think she's going to need it right now. She is hopping normally and eating normally again. (Thank God! I was so worried about her!) I can't thank you all enough for your advice, which I believe saved her life. You're the best!