Sick Tree Frog

[John]

Could be severe ulceration but that's just a guess. In any case, the others are right - you need a vet in order to treat this problem.

[Kaddock]

Well, I've decided to send one frog in and get 2 times the meds... I can't really afford $90 + medicine for 2 frogs at the moment, but one is cheaper. Besides, I surmise that they have the same issue. I'll let you know what happens...

[Ebony]

Hows it looking now as its been about a week. Good luck at the vet

[Kaddock]

Not much worse, but definitely no better. I'm pretty sure they are both still eating. We shall see...

[Ebony]

Im glad it's not worse. Let us know how you get on. Good Luck.

[Kaddock]

The doctor said that she didn't know what the problem was, but gave me anti biotics and also said that their bones were very soft, so I've been offering them meal worms as a supplement to the crickets now.

Well, I'm pretty sure that nothing has changed for the better. The meds don't seem to have helped one bit. At this point I'm thinking that the only loose variable in their tank (ie item which didn't say it was safe for frogs) is the plant that I got at the dept. store. I am going to clean their cage today, and replace the plant with another silk one.

So... Now they will have coconut fiber on the bottom, coated with live "frog moss" a wooden log thing and serious amounts of silk plants! I'm also going to get them a better water dish today. I really don't see what could be going wrong.

I guess I will continue with the anti biotics (the vet said seven days, should I stop???). But after that I don't know what to do for my little buddies besides feed them, clean their cage, and provide detoxed water.

[Jace]

Soft bones? Are you dusting the crickets and mealworms with a calcium D3 supplement? Mealworms have really no nutritional value unless you need to plump up your little frogs due to weight loss. Mealworms are like the candybar of insects...a nice treat but not part of a balanced diet.

Even if the meds don't seem to be working, I would continue to use them for the recommended time. The money was spent on it, and it could be helping in ways that we just can't see yet.

Would you be able to post pictures of your setup? Perhaps myself or another member might see something that could make a world of difference? From your description, though, it sounds like you have a great setup. Unfortunately, the problem may be with the frogs themselves and completely out of your control; sometimes even Mother Nature makes a mistake. However, if the frogs are still eating, there is still hope. Best of luck and keep us posted!