Help with an injured Bull!

[kmisher]

Thank you for the advice. After taking a look at the pond, which is quite small... it seems like the water may have an issue. Don't want to put him back in there till I have a chance to see why it looks so cloudy and off color. So... we are putting him in a 30gal tank. Half water and half some land area. I'll get a plant in there too. Seems like keeping him cool, rather than warm is what I have read, so we will put the tank in a spare bedroom that stays cool. Do you maybe suggest Melafix in his water? Wish us luck, hoping we can keep him going till April!

[GrifTheGreat]

I commend you for your selfless act to save this frog ..

[Mentat]

Glad you decided to keep it! Yes, if you see no open injuries, can still use Melafix. Follow the label directions carefully (Melafix comes in several strengths) to mix it, so you do not overdose the frog. I've used a combo of Melafix/Pimafix on an ABF before for a 7 day treatment with no issues to frog. Change at least 50% water daily before medicating.

For food can use night crawlers available at Walmart or bait shops (use not dyed worms). If frog is smaller than 3 in. can cut them to frogs length from pointy end. If feeding crickets; gut load them with carrots, lettuce, and cherios for 24-48 hours before feeding. Size insects equal to distance between the frogs eyes. Once you get it eating; need to add CA/D3 supplements to frog's food. More info for that in here: http://www.frogforum.net/food-feeder...schedules.html. Good luck !

[kmisher]

Well, it seems that our bull frog is adjusting well to his indoor habitat. The wound looks healed and he is eating! Woo hoo! Now just to keep him healthy till April rolls around and he can take his residence back up in the pond. Thanks for the help!



Karen