HELP!!!! Please!!!!!

[daveRazzi]

Today I was cleaning my one Pac-Man enclosure I remove my frog put them in a holding tank and realize something wasn't quite right he had a hard lump on the left side just before his rear leg not the best picture but hope somebody can help me with any info!!! Nothing has changed!!!!

[Frogman1031]

Please answer the questions below to the very best of your ability. Number them and if you cant answer something, say "i dont know" instead of leaving it blank. And do be very specific.




QUESTIONS


1----what 'kind' of frog is it ( what species)
2----please include a photo of the frog
3----Please include a photo of the frog's current enclosure
4----size of enclosure ( W" x D" x H" )
5----# on inhabitants - ( if there is another frog --- is there a size difference ? )
6----has or was the frog kept with a different species or with any other tank mate
7----is there a new tank mate----was the new tank mate quarantined
8----what is the typical humidity level
9----what temperature is maintained
10---what is, specifically, being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure
11---describe the enclosure lighting ( very specifically)
12---describe enclosure maintenance ( water changes, cleaning etc)
13---what kind of water is used
-----for misting
-----for the frog's soaking dish
-----is de-chlorinator used / what brand
14---material(s) used for substrate - be very specific
15---enclosure set up:
-----if recent - describe how the enclosure was cleaned
-----plants( live or artificial) if artificial plants are used are they plastic or fabric
-----describe wood, bark , and background materials
16---when is the last time the frog ate
17---have you found poop lately
18---how often is the frog fed
19---what size feeder is given
20---what other feeders are used as treats
21---what is the frog's main food source
22---do feeders roam free in the enclosure or is the frog bowl fed
23---vitamins - what brand and how often
24---calcium - what brand and how often
25---was the frog without calcium for any period of time
26---approximate age of the frog
27---how long have you owned the frog
28---who cared for the frog before you
29---is the frog wild caught or captive bred
30---how often the frog is handled -- are gloves used ( what kind of gloves)
31---is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area
30---has or was the frog properly quarantined (yes or no)
-----for how long
32---has the frog been treated with any medication:
-----for what
-----name of medication
-----for how long
-----what dose
-----was medication prescribed by a herp vet

[daveRazzi]

1----what 'kind' of frog is it PACMAN ORNATA

2----please include a photo of the frog

3----Please include a photo of the frog's current enclosure

4----size of enclosure ( W" x D" x H" )

5----# on inhabitants - ( if there is another frog --- is there a size difference ? ) ONE JUST HIM

6----has or was the frog kept with a different species or with any other tank mate
NO

7----is there a new tank mate----was the new tank mate quarantined
NO

8----what is the typical humidity leveL
80%

9----what temperature is maintained 83*

10---what is, specifically, being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure
Uth side mount

11---describe the enclosure lighting 10 watt led

12---describe enclosure maintenance ( water changes, cleaning etc)
Water change daily
Enclosure cleaned every 3 weeks

13---what kind of water is used
Tap (well water) with reptisafe water conditioner
-----for misting
Same

-----for the frog's soaking dish
Same
-----is de-chlorinator used / what brand

14---material(s) used for substrate - be very specific
Eco earth
15---enclosure set up:
Critter cage (still in quarantine)
-----if recent - describe how the enclosure was cleaned

-----plants( live or artificial) if artificial plants are used are they plastic or fabric

Artificial plastic

-----describe wood, bark , and background materials NONE

16---when is the last time the frog ate
YESTERDAY

17---have you found poop lately
YES
18---how often is the frog fed
DAILY
19---what size feeder is given
3/4 cricket trying to switch over to night crawlers

20---what other feeders are used as treats
NONE

21---what is the frog's main food source
CRICKETS/nightcrawers
22---do feeders roam free in the enclosure or is the frog bowl fed
Roam
23---vitamins - what brand and how often
REPASHY SUPERVITE ONCE A WEEK

24---calcium - what brand and how often REPTI CAL WITH D3 4 times a week

25---was the frog without calcium for any period of time
Never
26---approximate age of the frog
7 months
27---how long have you owned the frog
3 months

28---who cared for the frog before you
Local pet smart
29---is the frog wild caught or captive bred
CB
30---how often the frog is handled -- are gloves used ( what kind of gloves)
ONLY WHEN CLEANING ENCLOSURE
31---is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area
LOW
30---has or was the frog properly quarantined (yes or no)

-----for how long YES 30 days

32---has the frog been treated with any medication: NONE

[daveRazzi]

[Frogman1031]

Hmmm..your husbandry seems fine. Im not sure what the problem is. Could be parasites or impaction or some other infection. I recommend that you seek help from a vet or at the very least, send in for a fecal test

[MantidBro]

It's something he ate, he hasn't digested it yet, or maybe isn't able to, it could be a wood chip, unless if you fed him something quite large and a bit hard, like a big beetle

[daveRazzi]

I'm starting to think it's an impaction I haven't changed anything in his diet... Whatever it is dosent seem to bother him his eating reflexes are still the same... If it's impaction we he pass it on his own or does it need to goto a vet!

[Frogman1031]

You can try a bath in lukewarm water that has been declrorianted. It does look like a big bump. Get in touch with a vet either way

[DVirginiana]

Looks like an impaction. A bit pointy... Are you certain there's nothing (wood chips/cage decor/moss/ect) that he could have eaten?

Put a few drops of honey in dechlorinated lukewarm water, and let him soak for awhile. If he doesn't pass the impaction or look like he's trying after ten or fifteen minutes, you can try GENTLY massaging the lump. This sometimes helps to break it up and help it pass. You can also place your finger on the skin just above the frog's cloaca (tailbone area), and gently push upward toward the frog's back (try this while he's in the soak). This motion will push the frog forward slightly, and cause him to clench his back legs to try and stay in the same place. That clenching motion uses the same muscle groups they use to poop, and will sometimes get them to try. It sounds a bit odd, but mine has consistent impaction problems from an incident that happened a couple years ago that we think affected her neurological system and it has worked countless times for her.

Also, since you know now that your frog may be prone to impaction (some just are, it doesn't sound like anything you did) you should check him regularly for impaction and give him soaks as soon as you notice the problem.

[daveRazzi]

I would like to thank everyone for helping! I have never had an issue with impaction until now. I'm going to try the worm bath ASAP do you think I should put a few drops of honey in or no?

[DigitalPunk]

Yes a couple drops of Honey.

[Mentat]

How is frog doing ?

[daveRazzi]

The lump is still there

[GrifTheGreat]

The lump is still there

Where is it from and what were they housing it on? That is definitely not good.

If it is an impaction you need to stop feeding him or you'll make it worse.

If bathe him daily. Make sure the water is aroun 78°F to 80°F and only up to his chin. If the frog doesn't pass it in a couple more days you may want to see a vet. You can give him a small amount of mineral oil orally. About 0.01ml per 10 grams of body weight.

[daveRazzi]

I would like to thank everyone!!! He has passed the impaction!!! Things are looking good!


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[GrifTheGreat]

I would like to thank everyone!!! He has passed the impaction!!! Things are looking good!


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