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    Default Re: Gingerbread. Impaction survivor.

    You know Dan. I've given this some thought and it could be electrolyte toxicity. Stop dusting with the Repta Boost and no more Pedialyte soaks. The Repta Boost has a lot of electrolytes as well, but a light dusting shouldn't have caused this. She may just be weak and so this has taken its tole on her.


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    Quote Originally Posted by danfrog View Post
    Took her out for a soak and she pooped this out. I decided that since she a week to destress that I would soak her. She pooped this out. But the leaning to the side has me worried now. She is back in her enclosure.
    Quote Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat View Post
    ...The 1 ounce to 10 ounce soultion is very weak so it should do no harm, but if you feel this is the cause then stop using the Pedialyte. Stress can cause many problems with these frogs and even people. They can easily have a stroke from it.

    Now no more baths. Let her be and keep her calm. Feed her and once or twice a week soak her in her own dish of plain water. Sounds like she may have had a stroke and has developed a neurological disorder. This may heal itself in time, but some do not ever recover. As long as she will eat she may make it.
    Hi Dan! I'm so sorry Gingerbread suddenly got worse ! Just imagine how stressed she and you are with this turn of events. Yes, do follow your gut feeling on this one and stop the Pedialyte baths. If you keep her substrate a bit more moist than normal, she won't need the water baths so much either and maybe get some rest from all the handling for a few days. If you do so; might need to increase substrate change to once a week or so.

    Agree with Colleen/Jerrod to also stop the Repta Boost. Would only dust CA/D3 and vitamins on a normal schedule.

    As long as frog is eating, there is always a chance or recovery, even if some minor neuro damage remains. I survived two TIA's last year and it took some time; but the fumbling of things on hands and loss of balance went away. Good luck !
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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