Sick Whites Dumpy Tree Frog, any hope?

[smashley]

Dr. Frye responded to me and was not very hopeful for Frog. He said it may be too late as he is very emaciated and looks like he has a skin infection. He did not respond to my questions about force feeding though.
Still he suggested a slew of medications that will cost $90 + shipping. Seems a lot to spare for a Frog without much hope. Not sure what to do yet.

[BlueKiwiOca]

Obviously it's up to you... I know there are a lot of people on this forum who will go to any length to save the frog... Dr Frye must have thought there was a slim chance because he still suggested medications, but it will still take a lot of work on your behalf to nurse the little guy back to health. Then again, despite our best efforts, they sometimes slip away. It's a tough decision, but good luck.

[CJ PELCHER]

Dr. Frye responded to me and was not very hopeful for Frog. He said it may be too late as he is very emaciated and looks like he has a skin infection. He did not respond to my questions about force feeding though.
Still he suggested a slew of medications that will cost $90 + shipping. Seems a lot to spare for a Frog without much hope. Not sure what to do yet.

Hey there! I personally would like to add this. If you plan on having frogs every again after this I would recommend making that purchase of 90 plus dollars to treat your frog. All those medications are good for a year and will treat your other frogs as well (based on the size of the frog). Your frog has a chance. If it is to late you still have those medications to use on your other animals. I myself and many other members of the forum have a froggy first aid kit on hand already for emergencies like this! Good luck. Just wanted to throw my 2 cents in.

[flybyferns]

You are very welcome . ...We are happy to help.

OH.......and......BTW........Welcome to Frog Forum !

[smashley]

Thank you everyone, you have been super helpful and supportive!! With a little more searching I found a vet in the next town that advertises exotic animal care so I'm going to take him there today. I don't know if medicine they offer will be any cheaper but hopefully it will be available immediately at least. We do hope to get another frog so I think it would be wise for us to invest in the med kit. Unfortunately my man works for the federal government and furlough starts today so that makes money spending decisions a little harder.

I gave Frog (that's his name, named after "The Adventures of Frog and Toad") another pedialyte bath last night before offering crickets. Same story as the past few nights, we saw him hunting but all crickets were still accounted for this morning. Its super frustrating to watch him hunt. He has good aim, when he lunges for crickets he often with his chin right ontop of the cricket or sort of headbutts the crickets into the side of the enclosure.

Will update again after vet visit.

[smashley]

The vet will not see frogs

[CJ PELCHER]

have you tried hand feeding frog? I hold crickets upside down and the the wiggly cricket legs tickel my whites tree frog chin to let them know the cricket is alive. They lunge at it and swallow when hungry. When not hungry they swipe the cricket away with their hand....its really cute to watch.

[CJ PELCHER]

have you tried hand feeding frog? I hold crickets upside down and the the wiggly cricket legs touch my whites tree frog chin to let them know the cricket is alive. They lunge at it and swallow when hungry. When not hungry they swipe the cricket away with their hand....its really cute to watch. A local vet is way more expensive than Dr. Fry anyway..