Calcium dust and poop question.

[danfrog]

Can certain calcium dusts slow down the flow of pooping in frogs? I'm asking this because little mean Gingerbread finally had the big poop we've been waiting for. Has the girth of a small pinky finger, and is about 1.5 inches long. Was thinking about switching to a finer higher grade calcium dust that would be easier on her bowels. My next question is. I'm very busy at work for the next week. How long can I wait for a fecal? Can I freeze the poop? I dont know when the next time she will provide a decent sample agian.I've read that vets generally want fresh samples. Can dog and cat vets still identify parasites in frog poop?

[danfrog]

I'm also getting the feeling that Gingerbreads bowel problem is going to be an ongoing battle for us. But we are prepared.

[Lija]

Can dog and cat vets still identify parasites in frog poop?

yes they can, same principle applies. They are responsible for results, so most vets won't do it if they are not sure they can interpret them correctly.
I noticed a difference in poop using fine dust and regular dust, I'm using repashy now because of very fine dust and making sure I coat crickets lightly.
Nope freezing might get wrong results, you need it fresh.

[danfrog]

Kk will do thanks

[Mentat]

Use a Repashy product myself and it's a very fine powder. Good luck with fecals !

[GrifTheGreat]

I use Fluker's Calcium+D3. Its pretty fine.

Fecals should not be frozen because ice crystals will compromise the stability of cells of the organisms. Use a ziploc bag and place a cotton ball that has been dampened with dechlorinated water in the bag. Place the poop in the bag and refrigerate. This will preserve the poop for a little while.

[Kaleen]

Use a Repashy product myself and it's a very fine powder. Good luck with fecals !

Can you post exactly what Repashy product you are using, please? I use Repashy for my other herps and I like to get Charlie switched over..

[danfrog]

Well here she is now. She is feeling much better after her big poop. She is saying hi, and thanks for all the help.

[Hypnotic]

Great to see she's on the better side!

[dubbean]

That is a very cute frog.

[danfrog]

That is a very cute frog.

Dont let her looks fool you. She will try and eat anything that moves. Including water drops from her spray bottle.