Hello and thanks in advance for any help / suggestions.

One of my dogs caught a toad in the yard 5 days ago and it has a puncture wound the size of the head of a Q-tip behind its right eye. I brought the toad inside and treated the wound with some Neosporin 2 days ago. I've now noticed that the toad's stomach is bloated on the right side (same side as puncture).

I'm now concerned that the neosporin may have sealed some bacteria inside the wound, which caused the swelling. I've removed the neosporin 'plug' gently w/ an eyedropper and flushed the wound with warm spring water.

I don't want to keep this guy long term, but I'd like to give him a second chance and release him if he stabilizes. I don't have the funds for a vet visit, so was hoping someone out there might have some good advice to get him on the road to recovery.

I'm keeping him in a small container with mulch from my yard, which I mist a couple of times a day. I've also got a light on him most of the day for warmth and a towel covering the container to make him feel safer. I've put a few mealworms inside the container, but he has yet to eat. He did have one VERY large bowel movement 3 days ago, but nothing since then.

I'm open to any ideas to help this little guy along.

Thanks again!