Pedialyte baths may help stimulate appetite

[craig121]

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Pedialyte Bath for Aquatic Frogs

by Mac & JBOT

A Pedialyte bath may help to get nutrients (electrolytes) in aquatic frogs and possibly stimulate their appetite in those not eating well.

Use clear, unflavored Pedialyte (not at full strength!).

Procedure:

In a small frog safe container (e.g. never-seen-soap tupperware), mix 1 capful of Pedialyte with 10 capfuls of fresh, dechlorinated (or dechoraminated) water that is the same temperature as tank water's temerature. Alternatively, tank water can be used. Transfer the froggy to the bath for 1 - 2 hrs but do NOT exceed 2 hours. Floating the bath container in a (heated) tank helps to keep it warm.

Watch closely for any adverse reactions. If they start to "freak out", take them out of the bath. It helps to give them something like live plants (e.g. Java fern) in the bath to hide under, to feel more calm. Do not try to feed, while in the bath.

Additional steps: When a frog has not eaten in a long time, I have had to really coax with frozen but thawed bloodworms repeatedly to get them started again.

[daybr4ke]

I know you can use Pedialyte baths on frogs and toads but I wasn't sure it would be the same for aquatic frogs. I think most directions I've seen dictate a 20 minute soak for normal frogs. Interesting this says 1-2 hours.
Good find!

[craig121]

I know you can use Pedialyte baths on frogs and toads but I wasn't sure it would be the same for aquatic frogs. I think most directions I've seen dictate a 20 minute soak for normal frogs. Interesting this says 1-2 hours.
Good find!

I think the difference with non aquatic is the dosage is slightly stronger and the time administered less usually a 1 to 4 ratio# but with aquatics the administration is lot harder and the recommended dosage seems 1 to 10 parts diluted and soaking time a bit to longer hence 1-2 hrs# am not trying to be clever just gaining knowledge for fufuture n learn p.s thanks for eads up