Could I get some help with an injury?

[Lovino]

I just feel like slamming my head into the tank atm! When Sage seems to get better he starts getting worse again! Now hes head tilting to his right (the side of the injuries). I could post images, but its just him tilting his head....He also swims in a corkscrew motion in the water, i noticed when I went to soak him with his medicated soaks. I didn't soak him, in fear of poisoning him. (formalin-malechite green)From some research I did on it, and from prior bio knowledge, it could be spinal injuries, ear infection, or from bacteria. given his lip and foot, i would assume bacteria.I have to make the trek to the side of town with the pet store tomorrow, I was already planning to pick up maracyn plus. Will it help now, if I do? and generally how much is it?

[Mentat]

Unknown to me; it appears Sentry (bought Mardel, maker of Maracyn) has stopped production of those products . When available; the Maracyn Plus bottle was around $10.

Another option is to check local store for the medications Dr. Frye recommended. Also, could try a pond bacterial antibiotic, those are normally frog safe.

[Lovino]

Of fricken course our petsmart doesnt carry much pond meds! I found another frog owner/employee after searching through fish/frog/lizard/turtle meds for ones with the same active ingredients as the now non-sold maracyn. I found one, that was rather pricy, and was a tablet. It had the same ingredient as i think maracyn 1, i dont remember the ingredient, it started with an e. WELL the other frog person/employee listened to my story and what I was doing. She recomended melafix (active ingredient: melaleuca) which has the same active ingredient as the aquatic frog and turtle meds. She told me it was frog safe, she had success with it, and the tabs would be difficult, a mess, and too pricy. Do you guys know about melafix? It was affordable, so I did get it, seeing it as an option, possibly my only option.

[Lovino]

So i did some calculations, the melafix says 1 tsp for 10 gallons. So im mixing 1 gallon, so i need .1 tsp. 1ml equals roughly .202 tsp, so i would need to use .5 ml for a gallon. But this would be for fish, so i would need .25 ml (half) for one gallon for a frog, then let him soak for a minute or two, does that sound right?

[Mentat]

There are different Melafix products that use various concentrations so do follow the labels instructions. If dosage states 1 teaspoon/10 gal.; it's easier to convert the teaspoon to milliliters and work with that. ! teaspoon = 5 ml, so for 1 gal. solution you would use 0.5 mil Melafix in 1 gal. dechlorinated tap. That is the dose you would use in the frogs water dish or water section in the enclosure, to provide as much contact time as possible.

You can also use in dips; but it will be less effective that way. Melafix was designed for fish that are in full contact with it. You want your frog to have the same treatment if possible and do not dilute it any further since Melafix is not a strong medication.

It would help us if you keep all posts about a frogs ailment in one thread. Starting a new thread for every other related question can cause confusion and prevent those that help you give proper advice. Thank you !

[Lovino]

thats why i returned to this, the other was just more to verify what to get asap. his wounds looks nearly healed. ok, well hes not doing much actual soaking himself. so i should do full strength soaks, for how long? i gave him a half dosage for 5 minutes. Full strength in his drinking water too? also should i put some in the spritzing bottle too?

[Lovino]

Does anyone know if you can use malefix and ssd together? If so I want to, to help knock this bacteria out the park!

[Lovino]

Can no one help me with this question? I think the bacteria has progressed past the wounds, and now its making him ill, given the head tilting. Though he isnt getting worse. Looking on petsmart's site, is there anything I should try with him if he doesnt seem to get better? I was looking at the triple sulfa and one other that started with an e, same ingredient as maracyn 2. (cant remember the name) but im unsure if theyre safe. After the wounds heal, Ill still try the melafix. Is it possible for him to fight it off himself?

[Lija]

Does anyone know if you can use malefix and ssd together?

yes you can use melafix and ssd at the same time. Any fish medication is safe to use for frogs.

However, it seems a problem is past self treating, i highly doubt melafix will do anything, you should be looking into systemic antibiotics and vet.

[Lovino]

yes you can use melafix and ssd at the same time. Any fish medication is safe to use for frogs. However, it seems a problem is past self treating, i highly doubt melafix will do anything, you should be looking into systemic antibiotics and vet.

Honestly I dont have the cash that both herp vets near me required for initial test. Not only that, but theyre like 1-2 hours away, depending the one your going to. I adopted these guys to save them from the lab, a lab just using their legs to observe muscle twitches. Im trying my best, and he seems to be improving again. he isnt really head tilting anymore. He certainly doesnt seem like hes getting worse.