Red Eyed Tree Frog has dark spot that bleeds

[flybyferns]

Via email ,Dr Frye, makes it very easy to for members to treat what could end up being a systemic infection - as is the case-- in this species of frog specifically.
His advice is free in his emailed responses.
Keeping SSD on hand ( as the link suggests) will prevent a delay in treatment.
He will suggest medication(s) to keep on hand

Yes, they can decline quickly, hence the reason for treating early and with the right medication.

I have had numerous conversation w Dr Frye. I keep every medication he suggests on-hand.
Then, he is and email away! He has answered email for me on a Sunday.

Yes-I treat my own frogs' bumps and bruises, viral and bacterial infections.
But I still speak to Dr Frye. I am not a vet. A nurse.... BUT not a vet.

It is imperative to treat broken skin early.
Each person has to develop a comfort level regarding self medicating their own frogs.

I for one-- DO NOT --want to read a post next week with the ( preventable ) sad news that another frog died.

ALL newly acquired frogs should be in QT for a minimum of at least 60 days.
This is a 'standard of care.'

A red eye tree frog with any broken skin requires the cleanest QT enclosure possible.
Paper towel substrate should be used and changed every other day. ( very wet - use de-chlorinated water only )
Soaking dishes need to be changed daily.
Distilled water can be used for misting- the enclosure walls - NOT the frog.

I'm glad to read this frog is in QT now
Quarantine ? Why not...what could this possible hurt ! ( Links for proper QT set-up are in post #2 )

[Gomugomuking]

Via email ,Dr Frye, makes it very easy to for members to treat what could end up being a systemic infection - as is the case-- in this species of frog specifically.
His advice is free in his emailed responses.
Keeping SSD on hand ( as the link suggests) will prevent a delay in treatment.
He will suggest medication(s) to keep on hand

Yes, they can decline quickly, hence the reason for treating early and with the right medication.

I have had numerous conversation w Dr Frye. I keep every medication he suggests on-hand.
Then, he is and email away! He has answered email for me on a Sunday.

Yes-I treat my own frogs' bumps and bruises, viral and bacterial infections.
But I still speak to Dr Frye. I am not a vet. A nurse.... BUT not a vet.

It is imperative to treat broken skin early.
Each person has to develop a comfort level regarding self medicating their own frogs.

I for one-- DO NOT --want to read a post next week with the ( preventable ) sad news that another frog died.

ALL newly acquired frogs should be in QT for a minimum of at least 60 days.
This is a 'standard of care.'

A red eye tree frog with any broken skin requires the cleanest QT enclosure possible.
Paper towel substrate should be used and changed every other day. ( very wet - use de-chlorinated water only )
Soaking dishes need to be changed daily.
Distilled water can be used for misting- the enclosure walls - NOT the frog.

I'm glad to read this frog is in QT now
Quarantine ? Why not...what could this possible hurt ! ( Links for proper QT set-up are in post #2 )

so its kind of discouraging reading all these "help my tree frog is ill!" threads and then reading through them only to find that they didnt survive. is there any success stories. have you ever read or seen a sick retf with a skin condition or anything else and brought him back up to full speed? i mean i'm pulling for the guy, and not just because he set me back fifty, but because i want a healthy frog. and i thnk if i as a pet owner can nurse him back than thats worth more than buying a healthy frog that never would have died anyway. its like i am saving him.