Prolapse!!! D:

[irThumper]

(Cross posted on White's Tree Frog Lovers on Facebook)

OMG......... HELP!!! D: I just went to check on the frogs and sHEila was going poo, so I grabbed the camera so I could document what it was like, seeing they are being treated for coccidiosis. He went 2-3 short clumps at first and then this really big log, and then PROLAPSED! I got him out of the tank ASAP and into a pre-prepped cricket keeper I didn't use when I fed the medicated wax worms. He's on very damp soft paper towels and has his small water dish. I tried swabbing the area with REGULAR Neosporin (no pain med added) but nothing wanted to stick to it. He's frantic and trying to kick it off so I wrapped the keeper in paper towels (except for the top) and set it in between some plants and he and Jelly's QT tank (he can't see her). When this happened to the Petco frog they said it was back to normal the next day, I believe the one girl anyway, but this looks awful! I think I read on Frog Forum that prolapse isn't unusual with coccidiosis. I know folks are going to tell me to get him to a vet, but the closest vet is an hour away, and to tell the truth with so many doctor bills/meds racking up for my senior parents right now we just don't have the money. I have him in a sterile area, quiet, the room itself is 77F now, so he shouldn't get cold... I think I should NOT feed him tonight, he had a big helping of crickets I think were too freaking big *shakes fist at Petco!* now I'm terrified the same will happen to Jelly, who ate a bigger cricket than I wanted her too as well. I think I am going to fish out the smaller crickets from the keeping tank and see if they will gut load on coconut oil, or I could feed Jelly Bean a wax worm coated in coconut oil, if she will eat it. Should I also feed a coconut oil coated wax worm to sHEila tomorrow? (not going to feed him tonight). Coconut oil is supposed to be a naturally anti-inflamatory... maybe I should put that on the prolapse... but I won't bother him right now. My poor poor boy!!

(Wish I had some of those silk worms about now!)

[Lija]

It is not unusual to have a prolapse when a frog has parasites.

how big is a prolapse? Can you take a pic?

[irThumper]

It is not unusual to have a prolapse when a frog has parasites.

how big is a prolapse? Can you take a pic?

Will try when I get back, am running off to the store for non-flavored Pedialyte, newer Q-tips, more Neosporin (for frog use only), a small water dish with smoother sides, etc...

[Lija]

You may want to get some natural honey too and make sure you have sugar at home. Treatment and prognosis depends on a size of prolapse. It is very hard to advise without seeing it.

[irThumper]

And some more coconut oil... Is Coconut Oil an Anti-Inflammatory? | LIVESTRONG.COM

[Lija]

It is believed coconut oil treats all sorts things, but it is not being approved or okayed to use for animals, therefore I don't reccomend it. Be very careful with any oils around frogs.

[irThumper]

Well, I did it before I read this... however the prolapse seems to be less swelled and less angry colored, still nasty though... don't have sugar here as I am diabetic, I did get the unflavored Pedialyte. How much of that should I use? I got a small bowl that holds half a cup of water to the brim. i added a very few drops of the Pedialyte to this since I didn't know how muhc to use, but he hasn't gotten into the bowl yet. Will post screen shots from vid I took if sHEila before going to the store and after getting home (standing by)

Here's the pic:

[Lija]

Sry wasn't there earlier. You need sugar. Plain white sugar, make a strong solution and cover the prolapsed area. ! you can use sugar right on too. Sugar will reduce swelling and the prolapse should get in on its own. After the a an hour or so if it is not happening, put a frog in a water bath with a few drops of honey ( 20 min) followed by hydrolytes bath (20 min). Watch it, it is dangerous if it nkt retracted for longer time. You may need to go to vet to help fix that. For most frogs however sugar (more swollen) or honey ( less swollen) helps.