American Toad, Medical Emergency

[AmericanToads]

Emergency; toad just started seizing pretty badly, I'm really worried about him. Can I give him a soak with something? I have calcium supplement, can I mix it with warm water and let him sit in it for a while? Please help

[Sarah03110]

Yes I don't see why not, just don't make it too warm

[Sarah03110]

It would be good if you have some magnesium to add to the soak. It should help calm the twitching and aid in absorption of the calcium

[AmericanToads]

It would be good if you have some magnesium to add to the soak. It should help calm the twitching and aid in absorption of the calcium

Thank you, I did the soak but he doesn't look much better today though the seizures stopped. Should I buy a magnesium supplement for the water or is there some everyday item that contains it I can use?

[Sarah03110]

There is Epson salt, although it's not the best form of magnesium.. But It would probably still be better than nothing. The one supplement I showed you has it in it though.
If you do use Epson salt, just use a tiny bit, you don't want to over dose it. I'll let you know if I think of something else

[AmericanToads]

There is Epson salt, although it's not the best form of magnesium.. But It would probably still be better than nothing. The one supplement I showed you has it in it though.
If you do use Epson salt, just use a tiny bit, you don't want to over dose it. I'll let you know if I think of something else

I do have Epsom salt, I'll try it. Thank you.

[AmericanToads]

Just wanted to update:
My toad passed away last night even after repeated soaks and assist feeding calcium dusted foods. I think by the time I noticed that his lethargy was more than winter sluggishness it was too late. Thanks everyone for the help, now I know to dust my four toadlets' food.

[Sarah03110]

Oh, I'm sorry :-( I was hoping it wasn't too late.. Thanks for the update tho