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    Quote Originally Posted by Bolisnide View Post
    No apologies necessary!
    I think he should be fine. And I only know about the betadine thing because I had an injured RETF that I was going to use betadine on, and was told that it was not good for them. If you research online, you'll find many using betadine on amphibians. I don't believe it's fatal, but it is certainly not very good (from my understanding). Like I said, I'm sure others more experienced will add to the conversation.
    I know bactine and neosporin without pain reliever are both safe to use.
    You can maybe soak him in warmish (not hot) treated water, or spring water. That can't hurt anything. Although you do want to minimize handling as it causes stress, and stress is know to inhibit healing as it suppresses the immune system.
    Distilled is not a recommended water source for frogs. It contains no minerals and therefore can leach them from your frog. Distilled is only used for misting and never for soaking. And if used for misting, one must be careful not to get it on the frog itself. People use distilled for misting because it cuts back on mineral deposits on the vivarium, and keeps it cleaner looking. But our froggy friends can't bathe in it.
    If you can, purchase a water conditioner that neutralizes heavy metals and chlorine from the pet shop. Try and find one that is specifically for use in terrariums and/or frogs. But because he is injured, I would recommend boiling the water first, cooling, then adding the water conditioner. The boiling kills any bacteria that may be present in tap water. Or use 100% spring water. After he's healed, you can use water straight from the tap, treated with the conditioner.
    There is someone on the forum treating an injured toad, I'll PM him and see if he can help you out....
    Thanks for the warning, I'd rather be safe then sorry.

    I have some dumb questions about the water. I have no experience with frogs so I know little about the water aspect. I buy the jugs of "drinking" water from the store, is this the same as tap water? If so, I do have something that treats water, but it is for betta fish.
    I will probably just try to get the 100% spring water.

    Thanks again!

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    Here is a link to the thread about the injured toad that a fellow member is treating. Try sending Louis a message and see if he has any tips... (I don't keep toads, so he is probably a better person to ask questions that are specific to toads).

    http://www.frogforum.net/toads/24334...tml#post187100

    This is a link to info on water, it is very imformative and I believe will help you to understand the difference between drinking, distilled, spring, tap, etc....

    http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...hing-else.html

    You're welcome for the help! We love our little frogs around here
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bolisnide View Post
    Here is a link to the thread about the injured toad that a fellow member is treating. Try sending Louis a message and see if he has any tips... (I don't keep toads, so he is probably a better person to ask questions that are specific to toads).

    http://www.frogforum.net/toads/24334...tml#post187100

    This is a link to info on water, it is very imformative and I believe will help you to understand the difference between drinking, distilled, spring, tap, etc....

    http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...hing-else.html

    You're welcome for the help! We love our little frogs around here
    Thanks for the links!
    Can anyone tell me if its possible for the broken leg to heal?

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    Update: unfortunately I found him dead this morning. He seemed to be doing well and started coming out of hiding at night.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Soli View Post
    Update: unfortunately I found him dead this morning. He seemed to be doing well and started coming out of hiding at night.
    Oh, I'm so sorry to read this I haven't been on the forum in a while. I'm so sorry.
    You were a good friend to this little toad.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bolisnide View Post
    Oh, I'm so sorry to read this I haven't been on the forum in a while. I'm so sorry.
    You were a good friend to this little toad.
    Thanks,
    Poor little guy, I think there was more wrong than just a broken leg. At least he went peacefully (I hope)

    Good news though, I have another toad that is doing very well and seems very healthy

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    I am so sorry. I just found a baby toad in a simular situation, caused by one of my chickens. She seems to be doing well so far. I hope she heales up okay. I put some melafix on it to fight infection. Maybe she will pull through? Again so sorry for your loss. May your baby toad rest in peace.

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