Calcium Lack Paralysis or Back Injury???

[irThumper]

Lija, what do you think about putting him in a long reptile tank, 20 gal or more? He should have lots of room to crawl around but at his weight I wouldn't even encourage climbing (even if he could) as he could fall and get further injured. Maybe larger round smooth rocks or logs to climb over (but nothing he could get stuck or wedged in) and a shallow easy entry watering receptacle... I want to see this guy get well!

http://www.petco.com/product/125390/Petco-Reptile-Ramp-Bowl.aspx

[irThumper]

Long tank All Living Things® Reptile Terrarium | Terrariums | PetSmart

[Lija]

Honestly... At this point I dont have much hope for the guy.
Big tank right now won't help, the guy can't probably move or if he can just barely.

id start with full on hydrotherapy, electrolytes 1:1 with dechlor water every day for 2 weeks, to help flush toxins. if eating - nightcrawlers coated with reptiboost for a week, qt tank. Feeding very small amounts, no more then small earthworm/nightcrawler at a time. And see the progress, review in a week.

[irThumper]

Honestly... At this point I dont have much hope for the guy.
Big tank right now won't help, the guy can't probably move or if he can just barely.

id start with full on hydrotherapy, electrolytes 1:1 with dechlor water every day for 2 weeks, to help flush toxins. if eating - nightcrawlers coated with reptiboost for a week, qt tank. Feeding very small amounts, no more then small earthworm/nightcrawler at a time. And see the progress, review in a week.

Hydrotheraphy... that gives me an idea. How about assisted swimming...? It's worked for other critically obese pets.... she'd have to help him with a hand under him, but maybe...?

Here's some inspiration, Obie the obese Doxie, https://www.facebook.com/BiggestLoserDoxieEdition

[Lija]

He can drown

[irThumper]

He can drown

I was thinking of assisted swimming only (in shallow water) to prevent that. Or even just putting him in a long tank with just barely enough water to take some weight off his flab and encourage him to move...

This link is about dogs, but same idea http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifesty...ls-266817.html

[Louis Charles Bruckner]

I would be more worried about the stress on the poor fellow more than drowning.

Hydrotheraphy... that gives me an idea. How about assisted swimming...? It's worked for other critically obese pets.... she'd have to help him with a hand under him, but maybe...?

Here's some inspiration, Obie the obese Doxie, https://www.facebook.com/BiggestLoserDoxieEdition

[Lija]

Elly, there absolutely can NOT be any superworms in that frogs diet.

i doubt he is able to catch crickets, they are not very nutritious, nightcrawlers would be better. If nkt eating these, then crickets or roaches would be the second choice.