Possible Bloat in ACF???

[craig121]

Sorry to hear things are not good with frog taken from another website, but best post pics to clarrify the bloat
Diseases
Bloat, aka Dropsy
* Characterized by serious swelling of the limbs and body. Frog literally looks like it is puffing up. (Think of a resemblance to the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man from Ghost Busters). Unless diagnosed and treated in the early stages, it is most often fatal.
* Fluid begins to build under the skin. The frog's body is unable to process the fluids and the fluid begins to pool under the skin and around the internal organs.
* Thought to be related to kidney and liver genetic abnormalities or diseases.
* Has been found to occur more in frogs primarily fed fatty foods such as bloodworm and beef heart.
* A high quality pelleted diet and clean water are recommended preventative measures.
* Does not spread from frog to frog - separation is needed to not stress healthy frogs by treating them for something they do not have.
* TREATMENT:
1. If frog is in a community tank then set up a treatment/quarantine tank, 10 gallons is sufficient. If the frog is the sole inhabitant of its own tank it may remain in there. If there is carbon in the filter then remove it prior to treatment. Filter not needed for treatment tank.
2. Start a round of treatment with Maracyn II or Maracyn Plus. Dose as described on package.
3. Daily salt baths. Take a spare container (Tupperware or a Kritter Keeper) - add one gallon of dechlorinated water around 72* and 1/2 Teaspoon of Epsom Salt. Let the frog remain in here for an hour. The discard the water and return the frog to its treatment tank.
4. If no improvement after 10-14 days, the case may be considered incurable. Continue the salt dips for the frog's comfort and keep separated and comfortable. Depending on the severity of the bloat the frog's lifespan is indeterminable. The frog may last a few weeks, to a few months, to the better part of a year. If it was caught early and the bloats progression halted, the frog may live a few years if lucky.

[tgampper]

* Characterized by serious swelling of the limbs and body. Frog literally looks like it is puffing up. (Think of a resemblance to the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man from Ghost Busters). Unless diagnosed and treated in the early stages, it is most often fatal.

I often call it the "Michelin man syndrome"

[Evsterz]

I'm pretty sure this is what he has! I just feel terrible since I'm sure this was my fault with the bloodworms. I am currently using Aquarium salt not sure if it is the same thing... I guess I will just google it. I will put him alone in another tank. I've been using tupperware for the salt baths as you suggested Craig121. I'll add the medication to the spare tank. I'll figure out where I can get it. I am still working on figuring out how to add a picture!

[craig121]

Evsters
No pics showing, if its possible to take the frog to a vet then please do so, experianced one's are
able determine the frogs chances of survival, it may include small puntures in skin to relieve the built
up fluids,
For feeding try raptor sticks slightly soaked pre feed or knightcrawlers 2-3 small ones per day but no feed on every 4th day